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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tan background with multiple horizontal sections of various patterns. Top section has small grid pattern. Above center is ornate black and tan pattern, then a black and tan diamond pattern. Center section depicts a grid representing a fabric hammock or similar object with white outline. Below center section is a similar ornate pattern to the one above it. Lower sections feature a diamond pattern, then another ornate pattern with flowers.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Silk / Compound weave
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
301 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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