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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The artwork, titled "Piece" by an unknown artist, depicts a fabric swatch with a square shape and frayed edges. The fabric features a repeating pattern of blue and gold colored threads woven together in a specific design. The blue threads form a series of interconnected loops, while the gold threads create a background texture. The fabric appears to be made of a thick, rough material, possibly a type of woven cloth. The dominant colors are various shades of blue and gold, with the blue being a medium to dark shade and the gold being a muted, yellowish tone. A small white label is affixed to the bottom of the fabric with black text. The background of the image is a plain white surface.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Silk / Compound weave
Culture
China
Dimensions
569 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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