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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown fabric with a floral pattern. The fabric features a repeating design of flowers and leaves in shades of brown, blue, and red. The flowers have multiple petals and are connected by stems with leaves. The background of the fabric is a dark brown color with thin, diagonal stripes. The overall effect is one of intricate, detailed design. "Piece" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Silk / Compound weave
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 608 px
Museum record:
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