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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown fabric with repeating pattern of black and tan designs. The design consists of a series of connected hexagons, each containing a circle with a starburst-like pattern. The hexagons are outlined in black and have a tan and black interior. The background of the fabric is a light brown color. A white border surrounds the fabric, with some handwritten numbers and a small piece of tape with printed numbers on it at the bottom. 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 × 414 px
Museum record:
View original
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