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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Vertical rectangular piece with a predominantly dark brown background and gold-colored designs. The piece is divided into two sections by a vertical line. The top right section contains a small tan rectangle with black Chinese characters written on it. The main section features a gold-colored abstract design on a dark brown background, resembling a mix of swirling patterns and shapes. The piece has a rough, textured appearance, with visible edges and a beige background around it. The title "Piece" and the artist's name are not visually present in the image but are provided as context.

Artwork details

Date:
10th century
Medium:
Silk Compound weave
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
210 × 624 px
Museum record:
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