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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a square piece of fabric with a floral pattern. The fabric is off-white with a subtle sheen and features a repeating design of interlocking flowers and leaves in shades of brown, green, and rust. The fabric appears to be worn and frayed around the edges, with some areas of the pattern faded or damaged. The background of the image is a mottled gray color, resembling a concrete or stone surface. A small white rectangle in the bottom-right corner contains black text that reads "20.148.562". The title of the piece is "Piece" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Silk / Compound weave
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 623 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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