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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular piece of fabric. Dark brown background with raised light brown patterned overlay. Pattern contains teardrop shaped groupings, curved lines and stylized flowers in repeating design. Edges are rough, possibly cut. Border around the fabric is light beige. Writing is on bottom border.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Silk / Compound weave
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
291 × 625 px
Museum record:
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