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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The artwork titled "Piece" by an unknown artist features a textured gold-colored background with diagonal lines and a pattern of flowers or leaves. The right side has a strip of paper with vertical black Chinese characters written on it. The background of the image appears to be a gray surface, possibly a table or other flat surface. The overall color scheme is muted, with shades of gold, black, and gray dominating the image. The texture of the artwork is raised, with the diagonal lines and floral pattern creating a tactile effect. The Chinese characters on the right side add an element of cultural and linguistic significance to the piece.

Artwork details

Date:
17th century
Medium:
Silk / Compound weave
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
385 × 624 px
Museum record:
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