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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a rectangular piece of fabric with a tan background and a subtle, intricate pattern. The fabric appears to be made of a woven material, possibly silk or cotton, and has a smooth texture. The pattern on the fabric consists of various shapes, including curved lines, geometric shapes and floral motifs, all in a lighter shade of tan than the background. The fabric is set against a white background, which provides a clean and neutral contrast to the warm tones of the fabric. A small number is handwritten in pencil on the bottom edge of the fabric. The title of the piece is "Piece" and the artist is not specified.

Artwork details

Date:
17th century
Medium:
Silk / Compound weave
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 364 px
Museum record:
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