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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tan-colored fabric with repeating pattern of diamond and flower shapes. The diamonds and flowers are darker tan and brown. The diamonds have a dark brown center. The flowers have a tan center. The pattern consists of 5 rows. The top and bottom rows have flowers. The second and fourth rows have diamonds. The third row has flowers and diamonds alternating. The fabric has a rough texture. The fabric appears to be worn and frayed at the edges. The background behind the fabric is white. The artist and title of the piece is "Piece".

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Silk / Compound weave
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 500 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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