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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored square of fabric with a floral pattern. The fabric has a repeating design of interlocking diamonds and a large flower in the center. The flower has many rounded petals. There are curved stems and leaves around the flower. The fabric has a frayed edge around the perimeter. The background behind the fabric is white.

Artwork details

Date:
17th century
Medium:
Silk / Compound weave
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 591 px
Museum record:
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