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Textile Sample from Sample Book

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sample is rectangular with a tan border, slightly uneven and frayed. The top section features a repeating pattern of five small squares, each containing a distinct black floral design on a light tan background. The bottom section showcases a repeating pattern of dark green diamond shapes outlined in tan, separated by tan lines. A small white sticker on the top-right corner displays the number 3748 in black text, rotated 90 degrees. The sample is set against a light blue background. The sample is titled "Textile Sample from Sample Book" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 247 px
Museum record:
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