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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Piece by an unknown artist is a black and white photo of a square piece of fabric. The fabric has a dark background with a light gray floral pattern. The fabric is torn and frayed around the edges, with one corner torn away. The fabric is lying flat on a white surface.

Artwork details

Date:
first half 18th century
Medium:
Silk damask with twill pattern
Culture:
China for Western market
Dimensions:
600 × 554 px
Museum record:
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