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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a long, narrow, rectangular piece of fabric with a repeating pattern. The fabric is mostly black with a tan-colored design. The design consists of a series of connected shapes that resemble leaves or feathers. The shapes are arranged in a repeating sequence, with each shape connected to the next. The fabric appears to be made of a woven material, possibly cotton or silk. The edges of the fabric are rough and frayed. A small white label with black text is attached to the bottom-right corner of the fabric, but the text on the label is not fully visible. The background of the image is white. The title of the piece is "Piece" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Silk / Compound weave
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
598 × 91 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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