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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
Museum record:
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