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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a long, narrow piece of fabric or paper with a light brown color. The material appears to be made of a woven or textured substance, possibly linen or papyrus. It has a rough, uneven edge on the left side and a more uniform edge on the right side. The surface of the material has a subtle texture and a few small imperfections, including a vertical crack or tear on the left side. The background of the image is white, providing a clean and neutral contrast to the earthy tone of the material. The title "Piece" and the artist are not visually present in the image.

Artwork Details

Date
11th century
Medium
Silk / Compound weave
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
190 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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