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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Narrow rectangular piece of fabric with black background and gold-colored woven pattern; top half features a shield-shaped design containing symmetrical curving lines and swirls; bottom half shows a stylized flower with four petals and curved leaves on either side; the entire piece is outlined by a thin strip of gray stone-like material on either side. Piece, Unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Silk / Compound weave
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
266 × 624 px
Museum record:
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