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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown and gold fabric strip with a repeating pattern. The fabric is woven with a mix of brown and gold threads, creating a design. A small piece of paper with black writing on it is attached to the right side. The background is a plain white surface. "Piece" by artist unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
16th century
Medium:
Silk / Compound weave
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
598 × 218 px
Museum record:
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