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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a blue, floral patterned textile titled "Piece" by an unknown artist. The textile is vertical and rectangular, with a faded blue background and a repeating floral pattern. The floral pattern features dark blue flowers with light brown outlines and details. The flowers have five petals and are connected by curved stems with leaves. The stems and leaves are outlined in light brown. The background of the textile is a faded blue color, with some areas appearing lighter or darker than others. The image has a white border around it. There is faint writing at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Silk / Compound weave
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
184 × 623 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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