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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark blue fabric with gold-colored designs. The top section features a running deer facing right, surrounded by four-leaf clover-like plants. A geometric pattern resembling a Greek key runs along the right edge. The lower section has a zig-zag pattern at the top and a rounded design on the bottom right with a bird and sun or moon. A similar design is partially visible on the bottom left. The fabric's edge appears rough and frayed. The background behind the fabric is beige. Piece by Unknown Artist.

Artwork details

Date:
17th century
Medium:
Silk / Compound weave
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
391 × 624 px
Museum record:
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