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Altar Cloth

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photo of rectangular piece of fabric titled "Altar Cloth" by unknown artist. The fabric has repeating pattern of dark shapes arranged in rows. The shapes have rounded rectangular outlines with lighter centers. Each row is separated by a line of smaller oval shapes. The fabric appears to be divided into two panels by a vertical crease. A small piece of paper on the left edge with handwritten text. Small typed text in bottom right corner. White background.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 580 px
Museum record:
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