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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Narrow, long, rectangular piece with a repeating pattern of horizontal stripes. The stripes are various widths and have different colors and patterns. The dominant colors are shades of brown, beige, and black. Some stripes have solid colors, while others have geometric patterns such as diamonds and chevrons. A few stripes have blue accents. The background behind the piece is white.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Silk / Compound weave
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
177 × 622 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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