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Textile Sample from Sample Book

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a blue fabric sample with a repeating pattern. The fabric is rectangular and oriented vertically. The fabric has a blue background with a lighter blue floral pattern. The pattern consists of rows of flowers and leaves that are densely packed. A white rectangular sticker with a wavy edge is placed in the bottom-right corner of the fabric, bearing the number "3672" in black text. The fabric is bordered by a yellow-beige background with small black speckles.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
261 × 623 px
Museum record:
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