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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Teal and brown patterned piece with irregular shapes and spots. The background and irregular shapes are teal. The irregular shapes have a spotted texture and are outlined with gold. The spots on the irregular shapes are outlined with gold. The background also has spots outlined with gold. The piece appears to have a textured fabric surface. The border of the piece is rough around the edges. The image of the piece has a white background.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Silk / Compound weave
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
398 × 625 px
Museum record:
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