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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A beige and black rectangular piece of fabric with a floral pattern. The fabric has a woven texture and features a large floral motif in the center, surrounded by smaller motifs. The background of the fabric is beige with thin, darker beige stripes running through it. The floral motifs are black with beige centers. The fabric appears to be a sample of textile, possibly from an antique or vintage collection. The title of the piece is "Piece" by the artist unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
17th century
Medium:
Silk / Compound weave
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 403 px
Museum record:
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