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Gift Cloth (Fukusa)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Gift Cloth (Fukusa) by an unknown artist depicts a rectangular piece of fabric with a black and white design. The design includes a large sun or moon near the top center. There are clouds and wavy lines throughout the fabric. A bird is flying in the upper left. In the lower center, two people are standing on rocks. A turtle is swimming in the lower right. The background of the fabric is light gray. The edges of the fabric are rough and uneven. The overall design is intricate and detailed. The fabric appears to be made of a textured material. The image is in black and white.

Artwork Details

Medium
Silk, metallic thread
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
526 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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