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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular piece of fabric with curved bottom, featuring a colorful geometric pattern. The fabric is primarily composed of shades of brown, green, white, and dark blue. The pattern consists of interlocking shapes and lines. The fabric appears to be made of small, tightly woven threads. A handwritten number "749" is visible on the bottom center. The background behind the fabric is off-white. The title of the piece is "Piece" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
17th century
Medium:
Silk / Compound weave
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
243 × 624 px
Museum record:
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