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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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