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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black fabric with frayed edges. Three distinct design sections. Top design: light-colored ornate pattern resembling flowers or leaves, possibly curved around a central point. Middle design: square white and black checkerboard pattern forming a circle. Bottom design: light-colored abstract branching pattern. Background around fabric is plain white.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Cotton
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
275 × 625 px
Museum record:
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