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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The "Piece" by an unknown artist shows a square piece of fabric with a blue background. The fabric features a repeating pattern of floral designs in shades of green, brown, and tan. The designs are arranged in a seemingly random but symmetrical layout. The floral patterns are outlined in tan and filled with various colors, including green, brown, and white. The fabric has a textured appearance, suggesting it may be woven or embroidered. A thin white border surrounds the fabric.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Silk / Compound weave
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 567 px
Museum record:
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