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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black fabric with white designs. The fabric is square with rough edges. There are four distinct white designs on the fabric, arranged in two rows of two. The top-left design features a bird in profile within a diamond and circular shape. The top-right design consists of a symmetrical, eight-pointed star-like pattern with vertical lines extending from it. The bottom-left design features a symmetrical, eight-pointed star-like pattern. The bottom-right design features a bird in profile within a diamond and spiral shape. The background of the fabric is solid black.

Artwork Details

Medium
Indigo-dyed cotton
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 510 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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