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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a piece of fabric titled "Piece" by an unknown artist. The fabric is mostly rectangular with rough edges, featuring a floral pattern in shades of brown on a background that is divided into sections of green, beige, and black. The fabric's surface appears woven with a visible texture. The floral patterns are intricate and cover most of the fabric's surface. The colors are muted, with brown floral designs on green, beige, and black backgrounds. The fabric is set against a white background.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Silk / Compound weave
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 470 px
Museum record:
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