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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Narrow, vertical, rectangular piece of fabric with frayed edges on the left and right sides. The fabric features a design in shades of gold, brown, and gray on a dark green background. The design appears to be a pattern of leaves and flowers. The fabric has a worn and aged appearance. The title of the piece is "Piece" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Silk / Compound weave
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
255 × 625 px
Museum record:
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