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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image displays a blue and gold patterned fabric with a repeating design. The fabric is rectangular and oriented vertically. The background of the fabric is blue with a repeating diamond pattern in blue and gold. The diamond pattern consists of small blue diamonds with a gold outline. Overlaid on the diamond pattern are various gold and blue floral motifs. The floral motifs are irregularly shaped and consist of curved lines and swirls. The colors of the fabric are predominantly blue and gold, with some white and green accents. The fabric appears to be a piece of textile, possibly silk or another luxurious material. The title of the piece is "Piece" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Silk / Compound weave
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
380 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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