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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a rectangular piece of fabric with a repeating pattern. The fabric is black with a repeating design of white and light gray geometric shapes. The shapes are symmetrical and have eight sides. The fabric appears to be made of a thin material, possibly cotton or silk. A few loose threads are visible on the top edge. The fabric's edges are rough and uneven. A small section of illegible handwritten text is on the right side. A line of small numbers is at the bottom right. The background behind the fabric is solid white. The title of the piece is "Piece" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Cotton
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
339 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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