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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a rectangular piece of fabric titled "Piece" by an unknown artist. The fabric has a light gray border around it. The fabric itself is dark-colored, with a repeating pattern of white flowers and stems. The flowers are small and have five petals each. The stems are thin and curved. The background of the fabric is dark, possibly black or dark brown. There is a small, white signature or label in the bottom-left corner of the fabric. The overall design is intricate and detailed, with many flowers and stems packed into the fabric.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
375 × 625 px
Museum record:
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