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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a long, narrow piece of fabric with a repeating pattern. The fabric is light-colored with a black floral design. The pattern includes large flowers with many petals and leaves. The flowers are irregularly spaced and vary in size. A seam runs vertically down the center, and the edges are rough and uneven. The background is plain white. "Piece" by unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Silk, cotton, metallic thread
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
209 × 625 px
Museum record:
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