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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
Public Domain
Yes
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