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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image titled "Piece" by the artist is a square piece of fabric with a repeating floral pattern. The fabric is beige with a repeating design of pink flowers, green and blue leaves, and brown accents. The flowers have five petals and are scattered across the fabric along with the leaves and accents. The background of the fabric is a solid beige color. The fabric appears to be made of a smooth material, possibly cotton or silk. The edges of the fabric are straight and smooth. The image presents a close-up view of the fabric with a white border.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Ramie or stem fiber
Culture:
Japan (Ryūkyū Islands)
Dimensions:
599 × 421 px
Museum record:
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