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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is a close-up of a blue and gold fabric with a floral pattern. The fabric features a blue background with a gold floral design. The gold design includes flowers, leaves, and stems. A white border surrounds the blue fabric, which appears to be peeling or frayed at the edges. The blue fabric is rectangular and positioned vertically on the left side of the image. To the right of the blue fabric, there are other fabrics visible, including a tan fabric with a green leaf pattern and a red fabric with a textured design. The tan fabric is partially visible, covering the upper right corner and middle right side of the image. The red fabric is only partially visible at the bottom center. The overall appearance suggests that this is a piece of artwork or a textile created by the artist titled "Piece".

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Silk / Compound weave
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
362 × 623 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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