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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a long, narrow piece of fabric titled "Piece" by an unknown artist. The fabric features a repeating pattern of white flowers and leaves on a black background. The fabric is oriented vertically, with the top and bottom edges not perfectly straight. The pattern consists of rows of flowers, leaves, and stems. The flowers have rounded shapes with multiple petals. The leaves are teardrop-shaped and pointed. The stems are thin and curved. The background of the fabric is solid black. The image has a white border around it. A small line of text appears at the bottom.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Silk / Brocaded
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
236 × 625 px
Museum record:
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