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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown rectangular piece of fabric with a patterned design. The fabric is a muted brown color with a visible texture. The patterned design is a light brown color and appears to be a repeating floral or swirling motif. A strip of off-white paper is attached vertically along the right edge with black writing on it. The writing is in a non-Latin script. The fabric is on a white background.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Silk / Compound weave
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
598 × 267 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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