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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown and gold fabric with a wavy pattern. The fabric is rectangular and fills most of the image. The pattern on the fabric consists of many curved, wavy lines that are brown and gold. The background of the fabric is a dark brown color with lighter brown and gold accents. The fabric appears to be a piece of textile, possibly a sample or a swatch. The background of the image is a light beige color. A white rectangle with black text reading 20.148.1001 is superimposed over the bottom of the image. The title of the piece is "Piece" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Silk / Compound weave
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 415 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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