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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown fabric with a repeating pattern of black flowers and stems. The fabric appears to be woven or embroidered with a textured surface. The background of the fabric is dark brown with lighter brown undertones, and the flowers and stems are a solid black color. The fabric is rectangular in shape and has a rough, uneven edge along the sides. A thin white border surrounds the fabric. The title of the piece is "Piece" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
17th century
Medium:
Silk / Compound weave
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
251 × 625 px
Museum record:
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