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Altar Cloth

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a square cloth titled "Altar Cloth" by an unknown artist. The cloth is covered in a repeating pattern of dark circular designs on a light background. The circular designs are densely packed and cover the entire surface of the cloth. The cloth has a thick gray border around it.

Artwork Details

Medium
Silk, metallic thread
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
568 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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