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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The title is "Piece" by artist unknown. The image shows a rectangular piece of fabric with a repeating pattern. The fabric is dark gray with a lighter gray design. The design consists of a grid of diamonds, each containing a symmetrical floral motif. The fabric has a rough, frayed edge on the left side and top, with loose threads hanging down. The background behind the fabric is light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 425 px
Museum record:
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