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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Beige fabric with diamond-shaped pattern in darker beige. The diamonds are arranged in rows, with a flower-like motif in each diamond. The diamonds are outlined in a darker beige line. Some of the diamonds contain a solid square in the center. The fabric has a rough, uneven edge on both sides. The background behind the fabric is white. The title of the piece is "Piece" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Silk / Compound weave
Culture
China
Dimensions
219 × 623 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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