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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Long, narrow, tan-colored textile with a wavy edge on both sides. The textile features a repeating pattern of rectangular and circular designs. The designs are arranged in a vertical sequence. Rectangular designs have geometric patterns with lines and shapes. Circular designs have symmetrical patterns resembling flowers or stars. The patterns are primarily in shades of brown and black. The background of the image is plain and 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:
104 × 624 px
Museum record:
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