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Obi with Geometric Patterns

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a rectangular textile with a woven geometric pattern. The pattern consists of interlocking dark blue and burnt orange rectangles and lines. The burnt orange rectangles are mostly rectangular, but some have a more complex shape with extra lines extending out. The background behind the textile is solid black. The bottom edge of the textile appears to have frayed threads. The geometric pattern fills the entire textile. The artwork appears to be titled "Obi with Geometric Patterns" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
first half of the 19th century
Medium
Uncut velvet, twill-weave silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
388 × 623 px
Public Domain
Yes
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