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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a rectangular piece of fabric with a repeating pattern of three figures. The fabric is gray with a woven texture and gold-colored designs. The gold designs are in a repeating pattern of three figures. The figures appear to be people with round heads, no arms, and straight bottoms. The background of the image is white, with some handwritten notes and numbers at the bottom. The title of the piece is "Piece" and the artist is unknown. There are some numbers and letters written on the bottom right and center of the image. The image appears to be a textile or fabric sample. The fabric's edges are rough and uneven. The image is likely a scan or photograph of a physical piece of fabric. The fabric is likely made of a woven material such as silk or cotton. The gold design appears to be a metallic thread.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Silk / Compound weave
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 254 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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