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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The title of the image is "Piece" by artist unknown. Dark blue fabric with a repeating pattern of interlocking diamonds or chevrons; each diamond or chevron is made up of a series of small, diagonal lines; fabric has a textured appearance. The image shows a close-up view of the fabric, with the pattern repeating across the entire surface. The background of the image is white, with a thin border around the edges of the fabric. There are some numbers printed on a small white strip at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Silk / Compound weave
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
534 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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