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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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