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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark gray fabric with visible vertical and horizontal weaving lines, showing areas of wear and tear. Fabric has two distinct sections of damage or discoloration, one near the top and another in the middle. A beige strip is affixed vertically on the right side with black ink writing. The background around the fabric is plain white. Title: "Piece". Artist unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
17th century
Medium:
Silk / Compound weave
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
114 × 621 px
Museum record:
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