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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark green rectangular piece of fabric, approximately horizontal, with gold-colored woven designs on it. The fabric has a thick diagonal ribbed texture. The gold designs are on the left, center, and right. The left design resembles an archway with rows of dots on top. The center design is a circle containing a flower or plant-like pattern. The right design appears to be a thick, vertical band. The background appears to be a light-colored stone or concrete surface with a rough texture. A small white rectangle at the bottom right contains black text. Artist: Unspecified. Title: Piece.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Silk / Compound weave
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 348 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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