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Gift Cloth (Fukusa)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gift Cloth (Fukusa) by an unknown artist. The image shows a square piece of fabric with a dark gray background and a decorative design in the center. The design features two birds standing on grass with long stems and flowers. The bird on the left has a long beak and is looking down, while the bird on the right has its head turned to the right. The flowers and stems are embroidered in white, with some details in light gray. The fabric has a rough texture and appears to be made of a thin material, possibly silk. The edges of the fabric are rough and uneven, with some darker spots and discoloration visible. A small white tag with the number 1921 is attached to the bottom-right corner of the fabric. The overall appearance is one of a traditional, intricately designed piece of textile art.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
507 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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