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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black fabric with gold pattern, long and rectangular, featuring intricate gold designs throughout. The fabric titled "Piece", by the artist, showcases a repeating pattern of interconnected gold floral motifs on a black background. The gold pattern consists of small, tightly packed dots arranged in a floral design. Rough edges are visible on both sides of the fabric. The background behind the fabric is white.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Silk / Compound weave
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
235 × 625 px
Museum record:
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