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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a piece of fabric titled "Piece" by an unknown artist. The fabric is long and narrow with a pointed top and rounded bottom. The fabric is divided into sections by lines. The fabric features a design with birds, clouds, and other patterns. The design includes a bird on the left side and a bird on the right side. The background of the fabric is a light color. A small portion of another piece of fabric with a patterned design is visible in the upper-left corner. The fabric appears to be made of a textured material. The image is in black and white. The fabric has a small label on the bottom-left corner. The background behind the fabric is a light-colored surface.

Artwork Details

Date
17th–18th century
Medium
Silk / Brocaded
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
308 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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