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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image titled "Piece" by the artist is a close-up view of a textured, woven fabric. The fabric's background color is predominantly light beige with brown undertones. It features a complex pattern created by interwoven lines and shapes in varying shades of brown and beige, forming a repeating design that covers the entire visible surface. The fabric's weave creates a series of small, raised diagonal lines that give it a three-dimensional texture. A thin, cream-colored border surrounds the fabric on all sides. In the bottom-right corner of the image, within the border, there is a small rectangular label with a series of numbers. The overall appearance suggests a detailed study or sample of textile material.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Silk / Compound weave
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 416 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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