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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown and gold patterned piece. The pattern consists of hexagonal shapes containing floral designs. The hexagons are arranged vertically in a column that stretches the length of the image. The hexagons are dark brown with gold accents, including the floral design in the center of each. The floral designs have eight petals and are surrounded by curled lines. The background around the column of hexagons is gold with a textured appearance. The gold background is lighter than the gold used in the pattern. The image has a thin white border on the right edge. The artist's name is not visible. The title of the piece is "Piece".

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
166 × 623 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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