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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black fabric with repeating white designs. The fabric has four holes along the top edge. The designs are arranged in rows. The top and third rows have six circular medallions with intricate designs. The second and fourth rows have six floral designs. The medallions feature a central motif surrounded by a border. The fabric has a grid-like pattern of lines. The image is in black and white. The title is "Piece" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 497 px
Museum record:
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