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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Narrow, vertically oriented textile fragment with a beige background and a repeating pattern. The pattern features diagonal black stripes that intersect with floral motifs in shades of beige, green, and brown. The floral motifs are stylized and consist of curved lines and shapes. The textile appears to be woven or embroidered. It is titled "Piece" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
17th century
Medium:
Silk / Compound weave
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
231 × 624 px
Museum record:
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