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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular dark-colored woven fabric with a repeating pattern. The fabric is primarily dark brown with subtle hints of lighter brown and white. The pattern consists of abstract shapes resembling animals or people. The fabric's edges are rough and frayed. A small piece of paper with handwritten characters is attached to the right side. The background of the image is off-white. "Piece" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
12th century
Medium
Silk / Compound weave
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 184 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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