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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The title of the piece is "Piece" by Artist unknown. The image shows a small square of yellow fabric with a pattern of blue lines. The fabric has a woven texture and the blue lines form an intricate design with curved lines and shapes. The fabric is mounted on a white background and appears to be a sample of textile. The pattern on the fabric is symmetrical with a diamond shape in the center. The blue lines are darker in some areas than others. The white background has a rough texture around the edges of the fabric. A small white label with black text is placed at the bottom right corner.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Silk / Compound weave
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 520 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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