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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Beige-colored fabric with a repeating pattern of darker beige designs. The fabric is long and narrow, with a thick white border around it. The pattern features symmetrical, rounded shapes with pointed ends, resembling flowers or leaves. The design consists of multiple identical sections stacked vertically, each containing a central rounded shape flanked by two similar but smaller shapes. The background of the fabric has a textured, woven appearance. In the bottom-right corner, a small section of blue fabric with gold-colored designs is visible. A white strip at the bottom contains black text. The title of the piece is "Piece" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Silk / Compound weave
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
162 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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