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Fragments

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a textile titled "Fragments" by an unnamed artist. The image shows a gray fabric with a pattern of small, intricate designs. The top half of the fabric features a repeating pattern of small, curved lines. The bottom half has a more geometric pattern with lines and shapes. A decorative border at the bottom edge of the fabric features a repeating pattern of small circles. The fabric appears to be rectangular in shape. The image is in black and white. The fabric fills the entire image.

Artwork details

Date:
late 19th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread; silk band; lined with silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
364 × 625 px
Museum record:
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