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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tan-colored textile with intricate brown embroidered design, featuring repeating pattern of interconnected lines and shapes, resembling chevrons and leaves; rectangular shape with wavy edges; off-white border surrounds the textile. Piece by Anni Albers.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Silk / Compound weave
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
270 × 623 px
Museum record:
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