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Altar Cloth

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photograph of rectangular fabric with intricate patterns. The fabric is divided into two columns. It features eight large circles arranged in four rows of two. The circles have a floral design. The fabric has various geometric shapes, including diamonds, triangles, and rectangles. The fabric appears to be hanging on a wall or a rod. The background is white. The fabric title is "Altar Cloth" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
1811
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 593 px
Museum record:
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