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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
Museum record:
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