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Gift Cloth (Fukusa)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The title of the artwork is "Gift Cloth (Fukusa)" by an unknown artist. The image shows a square piece of fabric with a light-colored background and darker designs. The fabric features a design with plants and flowers in shades of black, white, and gray. On the top left, a large black shape resembling a leaf or a hat is visible. Several branches with leaves and flowers extend from the top left and bottom right corners. The branches have a few small white flowers and some bare stems. The bottom right corner features a large flower or plant with many petals. The fabric appears to have a woven texture. The image is in black and white.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Silk, metallic thread
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
592 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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