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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a long, rectangular piece of fabric titled "Piece" by an unknown artist. The fabric is divided into horizontal sections, each with a different pattern. The top section has a dark green and light brown design with diamond shapes and curved lines. Below that is a section with a gold-colored leaf-like pattern on a light brown background. The next section is solid light brown with no pattern. The fourth section has a gold-colored leaf-like pattern similar to the second section but with a different design. The bottom section has a large circular design in the center with a dark green and light brown pattern. The background of the image is white, and there are some numbers printed at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
16th century
Medium
Silk / Compound weave
Culture
China
Dimensions
310 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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