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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Green and gold rectangular fabric with abstract pattern. The background of the fabric is a muted green color. Scattered across the fabric are various sized and shaped gold areas. The gold areas are irregularly shaped and have a textured appearance. The fabric appears to have a woven or embroidered texture. The title of the piece is "Piece" and the artist is unidentified.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Silk / Compound weave
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
414 × 625 px
Museum record:
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