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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark green fabric strip with gold designs. The fabric has rough, frayed edges. The gold designs are symmetrical and appear to be floral or leaf-like patterns. There are four distinct gold designs on the fabric, spaced out across the strip. The designs are made up of intricate, curved lines. The fabric has a rectangular shape and is oriented horizontally. The background behind the fabric is off-white. The title of the piece is "Piece" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Silk / Compound weave
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
598 × 122 px
Museum record:
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