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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Piece by Artist: A long, rectangular piece of fabric with a brown background and various tan-colored patterns. The fabric features a series of horizontal bands with repeating designs. The top band shows several tan-colored deer. The second band has a tan and brown diamond pattern. The third band has a tan floral design on a brown background. The fourth band has a brown background with tan floral patterns. The fifth band features two tan dragons on a brown background. The sixth band has a tan geometric pattern on a brown background. The fabric edges appear frayed and worn.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Silk / Compound weave
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
381 × 624 px
Museum record:
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