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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is a black and white photograph. The photograph shows a long, vertical rectangle of fabric with a patterned design. The design on the fabric features dragons and clouds. The fabric appears to be hanging on a rod at the top, with a white border around it. The border on the left, right, and top appears to be a piece of paper or cardboard. The bottom of the fabric has a decorative trim. The photograph is titled "Piece" and is by an unidentified artist. The background behind the fabric is not visible, as the focus is on the fabric itself. The overall appearance suggests an archival or museum-quality image.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Silk / Woven
Culture
China
Dimensions
243 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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