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Textile Sample from Sample Book

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The textile sample, titled Textile Sample from Sample Book by the artist, features a blue background with a brown border. The blue background has a subtle pattern of darker blue shapes. Along the top, there are three brown floral designs. In the center, there are three lighter blue floral designs. The brown border surrounds the blue textile, with some areas of wear and tear visible. The background behind the textile is a grayish-blue color. A small white rectangle in the top-right corner contains black text.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Silk / Tapestry
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 474 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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