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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a rectangular piece of fabric with various circular and oval shapes. The fabric has a beige background. The shapes are filled with intricate designs and patterns in shades of red, green, yellow, and brown. The shapes are arranged in rows, with some overlapping or touching each other. There are also some smaller, diamond-shaped patterns scattered throughout the fabric. The fabric appears to be old and worn, with some discoloration and fading visible. The title of the piece is "Piece" and the artist is not specified.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Silk / Compound weave
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 363 px
Museum record:
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