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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The artwork, titled 'Piece', is by an unknown artist. The photograph shows a tapestry or rug with a dominant color scheme of brown and beige. The background of the textile appears to be brown with visible texture. There are abstract shapes and patterns across the surface, with some areas appearing more densely woven than others. The edges of the textile are outlined by a thin orange border. The overall appearance suggests an aged or distressed look, with white specks scattered across the surface. The image is rectangular.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Silk / Compound weave
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 396 px
Museum record:
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