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Fragment of Woven Silk

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The framed artwork, titled "Fragment of Woven Silk", features a collection of frayed fabric pieces. The frame has a silver border. The background of the frame is gray. Nine pieces of fabric are arranged in three rows. The top row contains one long, thin piece with frayed edges, featuring shades of gold, orange, and green. The middle row has four pieces, and the bottom row has four pieces, with varying sizes and shapes, all with frayed edges. The fabrics predominantly display shades of orange, gold, and green. Some pieces have a more uniform color, while others exhibit a mix of colors.

Artwork Details

Date
13th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 439 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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