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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 floral pattern in white on a dark background. The flowers have five petals and are accompanied by leaves and small clusters of dots. The pattern is arranged in rows, with each row featuring the same design. The fabric appears to be made of a textured material, possibly lace or a similar fabric. The image is presented on a white background, with a slight shadow around the edges. A small line of text appears at the bottom.

Artwork details

Date:
mid-19th century(?)
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 606 px
Museum record:
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