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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image, titled "Piece" by an unknown artist, shows a grayscale close-up view of a patterned fabric or wallpaper. The pattern features a repeating design of eight large circles arranged in three rows, with two full circles in the bottom row, three in the middle, and three at the top, though the top ones are partially cut off. Each circle contains intricate patterns within it. The background of the image is the same material as the pattern, appearing to be a light gray color with darker spots and lines throughout, suggesting wear or texture. Small holes are visible on the right side.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
500 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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