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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Blue and gold rectangular textile with a gold border, featuring a design in the center that appears to be made of gold thread on a blue background; the blue background has diagonal stripes; several gold floral motifs are present; edges of the textile are worn and torn. "Piece" by "Artist Unknown".

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Silk / Compound weave
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 254 px
Museum record:
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