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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

"Piece" by artist unknown. The image shows a rectangular piece of fabric with a tan background and black designs. The top section features a repeating pattern of diamond shapes. Below that is a section with a repeating pattern of eight-pointed stars. The next section has a repeating pattern of triangles. The bottom section features a repeating pattern of circles with a dot in the center. The fabric has a rough, woven texture and is set against a gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Silk / Compound weave
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
546 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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