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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Narrow, long piece of fabric with frayed edges on both top and bottom. The fabric features a repeating pattern of geometric shapes in shades of yellow, cream, and blue on a cream background. The shapes are arranged in a grid-like formation. The overall design consists of diamond and cross-like shapes. The piece by an unknown artist is titled "Piece".

Artwork Details

Date
15th–16th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
169 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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