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Textile Sample from Sample Book

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a dark blue and gold textile sample. The sample is rectangular and oriented vertically. The sample has a gold border around it. The main body of the sample is dark blue with a repeating pattern of gold designs. The gold designs are floral and geometric. The geometric shapes are diamonds and curved lines. The floral designs are stylized flowers and leaves. The background behind the sample is light blue-gray. There is a small white sticker at the bottom right corner with the number 3755 on it. The sample appears to be from a sample book by the artist.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Silk / Tapestry
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
255 × 623 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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