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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a rectangular piece of fabric with a floral pattern. The fabric is primarily a muted greenish gray color. The floral pattern is composed of light beige and tan-colored threads. The pattern features abstracted flowers and leaves. The fabric appears to be made from a thick, textured material. The edges of the fabric are rough and slightly frayed. The background behind the fabric is white. In the bottom right corner, a small white rectangle contains black text. The artist and title of the piece is "Piece".

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Silk / Compound weave
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
322 × 623 px
Museum record:
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