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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image titled "Piece" by the artist is a square, aged textile with a faded design. The textile's background is primarily light brown with a slightly darker brown hue toward the edges. Darker brown, green, and hints of blue are visible in the design. The design features a repeating pattern of abstract shapes resembling clouds or smoke, scattered across the textile. These shapes are primarily brown and dark brown, with some green and blue undertones. The pattern seems to be symmetrical, with similar shapes mirrored on either side of a horizontal line running through the center of the textile. The edges of the textile are worn, with some fraying visible. A small white text overlay in the bottom-right corner reads "20.148.559". The overall appearance suggests that the textile is old and possibly handmade.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Silk / Compound weave
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 486 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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