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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular piece of fabric with floral pattern. The fabric has a repeating design of large flowers and leaves in shades of cream, brown, and gold. The background of the fabric has thin, horizontal black lines on a beige background. The flowers and leaves are outlined in brown and filled with cream and gold. The fabric appears to be lace or a similar type of intricate textile. The title of the piece is "Piece" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Silk / Compound weave
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
598 × 312 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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