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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark blue fabric with gold patterning. The fabric is rectangular and vertically oriented. The top section features a swirling curvilinear design. The middle section consists of a grid pattern. The bottom section features curvilinear shapes. The background around the fabric is off-white with a small strip of paper on the top right corner.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Silk / Compound weave
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
389 × 624 px
Museum record:
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