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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a square piece of fabric titled "Piece" by an unknown artist. The fabric has a repeating pattern of hexagons and squares in shades of brown and black on a tan background. The hexagons and squares alternate in a grid. The hexagons have a floral design in the center and are outlined in black. The squares have a geometric pattern and are also outlined in black. The floral designs in the hexagons and the centers of the squares are dark brown and black. The background of the image is a gray surface, possibly a table or floor, with a rough texture. The fabric appears to be placed on top of the surface. The edges of the fabric are slightly worn and frayed.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Silk / Compound weave
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 554 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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