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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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