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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark blue rectangular piece of fabric, roughly 3:1 ratio. Horizontal rows of interwoven threads, thin beige border around edges. Frayed edges, scattered white specks and spots throughout. Creases and wrinkles on surface. Lower right corner has crease and thin line. Lower edge has small tuft of threads. Background behind fabric is beige.

Artwork details

Date:
17th century
Medium:
Silk / Compound weave
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
277 × 624 px
Museum record:
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