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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Square piece of fabric with a repeating pattern of diamonds and curved lines in dark blue on a tan background. The fabric is worn and torn around the edges. The pattern consists of rows of diamonds with curved lines extending from them. The fabric appears to be old and deteriorated, with visible signs of wear and tear. Tan background has a slightly lighter tone around the borders. The fabric is labeled "Piece" by artist unidentified.

Artwork details

Date:
17th century
Medium:
Silk / Compound weave
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 571 px
Museum record:
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