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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black fabric with frayed edges, cut into a curved shape resembling a backwards "J" or a backwards "L" with a rounded bottom. The fabric features embroidered flowers and leaves in a lighter color. Two flowers are visible, one larger than the other, with multiple leaves and stems. The background of the image is light gray. The title of the piece is "Piece" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Silk, metallic thread
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 611 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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