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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown, rectangular piece of fabric with a repeating pattern of blue, beige and red designs. The background has thin, vertical, beige and brown stripes. Superimposed on the background are curving, blue lines with beige outlines. These lines form interconnected loops. Scattered throughout are beige and blue shapes. The fabric appears slightly frayed along the edges, and there are some darker spots and lines visible. The title of the piece is "Piece" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Silk / Compound weave
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
495 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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