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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a long, narrow, rectangular piece of fabric. The fabric is beige with a patterned design. The top section features a floral pattern in beige on a beige background. Below that is a section with a black background and beige designs. The next section has a beige background with black designs. The bottom section has a beige background with a red and beige design. The fabric appears to be old and worn, with some discoloration and fading. The background behind the fabric is a mottled gray color. The title of the piece is "Piece" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Silk / Compound weave
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
233 × 624 px
Museum record:
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