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Fragments

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photograph of "Fragments" by an unknown artist. A gray background with frayed and torn dark-colored fabric pieces arranged irregularly. The fabric pieces are various sizes and shapes. Several strips of fabric are on the left side, arranged vertically in a line. The strips are rectangular, alternating between dark and light colors. The fabric appears to be in poor condition, with frayed edges and uneven surfaces. The image includes a small white rectangle with tiny black text along the bottom right edge. The text is too small to read. The bottom features more strips of fabric. The strips are shorter and more discolored than those on the left side. Some of the fabric pieces have a rough texture. The fabric pieces on the right are darker and more densely arranged. The background is a light gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
8th century
Medium
Plain cloth
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
508 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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