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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts an aerial view of an outdoor area, divided into sections. The left section is covered with rows of green and brown sticks or thin branches standing upright, some with small green leaves or growth at the top. A dirt path runs diagonally from top center to bottom right, separating the left section from the right. The right section has similar rows of sticks or branches, but mostly brown with some greenery. A white rectangle at the bottom center contains the text "20.148.553" in black. The overall appearance suggests a landscape or botanical garden. The title of the image is "Piece" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Silk / Compound weave
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 507 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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