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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Piece by Unknown Artist shows a blue background with a colorful, intricate floral design, featuring yellow curling vines, a white flower in the upper right corner, one yellow flower at the top center and two on the bottom. The flowers are yellow, orange, and brown. A yellow fringe and another partially visible fabric with a blue and white geometric pattern are on the sides.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Silk / Compound weave
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
578 × 625 px
Museum record:
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