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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black fabric with gold floral patterns. The fabric is rectangular and has a frayed edge. The gold floral patterns are intricate and cover the entire surface of the fabric. The background of the image is white, and there are some loose threads visible at the bottom and sides of the fabric.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Silk, and metallic thread
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 281 px
Museum record:
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