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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold and white square fabric with floral design. The fabric has a repeating pattern of interlocking diamonds and flowers. The background of the fabric is white with a gold floral overlay. The gold floral design features large flowers with five petals and curved stems with leaves. The edges of the fabric are rough and frayed. The fabric is titled "Piece" by an unspecified artist.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Silk / Compound weave
Culture:
China or Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 580 px
Museum record:
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