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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a rectangular piece of fabric or textile with a tan background and dark brown abstract shapes. The fabric is oriented vertically. The background of the fabric is tan with a slightly textured appearance. There are dark brown abstract shapes on the fabric. The shapes are irregular and appear to be randomly scattered across the fabric. The fabric is placed on a gray surface that appears to be a table or countertop. The gray surface has a slightly textured appearance and is visible around the edges of the fabric. At the bottom of the image, there is a small white rectangle with black text that reads "20.148.1029".

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Silk / Compound weave
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
406 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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