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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows the artwork titled "Piece" by an unknown artist. The artwork is a long, rectangular piece of fabric or textile, oriented horizontally. The fabric features a repeating pattern of gold, brown, and gray shapes. The shapes are irregularly shaped and resemble leaves or flowers. The background of the fabric is primarily brown with gold and gray accents. The fabric is mounted on a white background. The edges of the fabric appear to be worn and frayed. The artwork is presented on a white background with a small number in the bottom right corner.

Artwork Details

Date
10th century
Medium
Silk / Compound weave
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
597 × 145 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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