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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is a black and white photograph of a rectangular piece of fabric titled "Piece" by an unknown artist. The fabric has a dark background with a lighter-colored diamond pattern. There are five circular designs on the fabric, each with a dark center and a lighter-colored border. The circular designs have a floral or rosette pattern. The fabric appears to be frayed around the edges. The background behind the fabric is white.

Artwork Details

Date
early 18th century
Medium
Silk, metallic thread
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 413 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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