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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

"Piece" by artist unknown, depicts a dark blue fabric with gold floral pattern. The fabric is rectangular and appears to be worn and frayed around the edges. The gold floral pattern features large flowers with many thin petals and smaller leaves. The flowers are arranged in a repeating pattern across the fabric. The background of the fabric is a deep, dark blue color. The gold floral pattern is raised slightly from the surface of the fabric, giving it a textured appearance. The fabric appears to be made of a thick, heavy material, possibly silk or velvet. The edges of the fabric are frayed and worn, with some threads hanging loose. The image shows the fabric against a plain white background.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Silk / Compound weave
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
449 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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