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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a rectangular piece of fabric. The fabric has a repeating pattern of diamond shapes with various designs inside, including birds, flowers, and geometric shapes. The background of the image is white, with a thin gray border around the edges of the fabric. The fabric appears to be a textile with intricate designs and patterns woven into it. The title of the piece is "Piece" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
19th Century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
343 × 625 px
Museum record:
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