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Altar Cloth

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a square piece of fabric titled "Altar Cloth" by an unknown artist. The fabric features a repeating pattern of interlocking white designs on a black background. The designs are made up of various shapes, including hexagons, circles, and triangles. The fabric appears to have a wrinkled texture, with a crease running down the center. The fabric is set against a white background.

Artwork Details

Medium
Silk, metallic thread
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 591 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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