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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Square piece of fabric with a central symmetrical design. The dominant colors are shades of gold, blue and white. The central design features an elongated circle with a white floral pattern inside, surrounded by a blue border. The top and bottom sections have a gold background with blue and white designs. The bottom section has a pink background visible on the left side. The fabric appears to be woven or embroidered with intricate patterns. 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 × 597 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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