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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold and black artwork titled "Piece" by an unknown artist. The rectangular artwork features a woven pattern composed of gold and black threads. The majority of the artwork showcases a complex interwoven design in gold and black. A vertical strip on the right side contains black calligraphy on a gold background. The artwork is set against a dark brown background with a rough texture, resembling stone or concrete. A small white rectangle in the bottom-right corner displays the numbers "20.148.416" in black text.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Silk / Compound weave
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 441 px
Museum record:
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