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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular piece of fabric with a floral pattern in gold on a red and black background, framed in white. The fabric is torn at the top left corner and has a wavy bottom edge. The gold floral pattern is intricate and repeating. The background of the fabric transitions from red on the left to black on the right. The frame has a thin border around the fabric. Title: Piece Artist: Shishigata Hiroshi.

Artwork Details

Date
early 18th century
Medium
Silk, metallic thread
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 262 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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