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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The title of the image is "Piece" by the artist not specified. Black and white image of a square piece of fabric with a repeating pattern. The pattern consists of alternating designs. One design is a symmetrical, four-armed shape resembling a cross with a rectangular center. The other design resembles a stylized flower or plant with a pointed center and curved lines extending outward. The background of the fabric is light-colored, possibly off-white or beige. The fabric appears to be wrinkled and has some creases visible. There are handwritten notes at the top of the image and some numbers in the bottom-right corner.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
472 × 625 px
Museum record:
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