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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a blue and gold textile with a repeating pattern. The textile is rectangular and appears to be made of a rough, woven material. The textile is blue with a gold design that features a large square in the center, surrounded by a border of lines. The gold design also includes several animal-like figures and other shapes. There is a small white label on the bottom right corner of the image with black text that reads "20.148.77". The background of the image is a light beige color.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Silk / Compound weave
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 395 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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