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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown fabric with a repeating pattern of light brown flowers and blue accents. The fabric appears worn and has a ribbed texture. The pattern features flowers with curved stems and leaves. The blue accents are irregularly shaped. The fabric is rectangular and oriented vertically. The background behind the fabric is off-white. The artist and title of the piece are not visually present, but from context, it is "Piece" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Silk / Compound weave
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
251 × 624 px
Museum record:
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