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Fragment

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a roughly square piece of fabric. The fabric is mostly covered in black patterning and coloration. Some areas of the fabric are lighter due to loss of color. The fabric appears to be largely made of a mesh material with a visible weave pattern. Four holes are visible on the outside edges. Title: Fragment. Artist: Unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
8th century
Medium:
Plain cloth
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 511 px
Museum record:
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