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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tan and black textile with repetitive design, titled "Piece" by an unknown artist. Rectangular fabric with repeating pattern of birds and foliage. The design features rows of alternating images. Top and bottom rows show curving lines and stylized birds. Second and fourth rows from top have rectangular panels with tree branches and birds. Second and fourth rows from top have brown background with tan cloud-like motifs. Bottom edge of fabric has tan background with black curving lines and stylized birds. Small white border surrounds fabric on left and right sides.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Silk / Compound weave
Culture
China
Dimensions
518 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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