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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a piece of aged, tan-colored fabric or paper with a rectangular section in the middle that appears to be a woven textile. The top section of the image features black symbols or writing. The rectangular section in the middle is made of a coarse, woven material and has several areas of damage or wear, including frayed edges and darker spots. There are some darker brown or black markings on the surface of the rectangular section that resemble writing or patterns. A white label with the numbers "20.148.10" is in the bottom-right corner. The background of the image is a light beige or off-white color. The title of the piece is "Piece" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
10th century
Medium:
Silk / Compound weave
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 420 px
Museum record:
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