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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular blue fabric with frayed edges, featuring symmetrical brown and white designs on either side. The fabric has a central rectangular motif with a brown line across the top. Inside the rectangular shape are two symmetrical motifs resembling trees or flowers in brown and white. The background of the fabric showcases a diamond pattern created with brown and white lines. Above the central rectangle, a design with four arms extends to the edges. The overall piece has a predominantly blue background with brown and white accents. Piece by artist unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Silk / Compound weave
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 265 px
Museum record:
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