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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a rectangular piece of fabric with a repeating gold pattern on a dark background. The fabric is dark green or black with a repeating gold pattern. The gold pattern consists of stylized floral shapes made of small gold squares. The pattern repeats in rows across the fabric. The fabric has a rough, woven texture. The fabric is rectangular and has a slightly frayed edge. The background of the image is off-white. The numbers "769" and "20.148.769" are printed on the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Silk / Compound weave
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 423 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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