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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The artwork is titled "Piece" by an unknown artist. The image shows a rectangular mosaic artwork. The mosaic consists of small, square tiles arranged to form a larger image. The tiles are primarily beige and dark brown. The beige tiles form the background and are laid out in a grid pattern. The dark brown tiles form a repeating floral pattern. The floral pattern features flowers and leaves. The flowers have multiple petals and are clustered together. The leaves are teardrop-shaped and vary in size. The mosaic is framed by a border of gray stone or concrete. The border is rough around the edges. The mosaic appears to be set into the gray border. The background behind the border is not visible. The overall effect is one of intricate design and detailed work.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Silk / Compound weave
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 444 px
Museum record:
View original
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