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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The piece by the artist is a rectangular piece of fabric with a grid pattern. The fabric is dark brown and divided into 20 squares, arranged in four rows and five columns. The squares are filled with various designs in dark brown and gold. The designs include solid gold swirls and gold accents on a darker brown background. Some of the squares have a repeating pattern of small squares with a floral design. The fabric appears to be a textile sample or a piece of cloth with a decorative design. The background behind the fabric is a light gray color with a textured surface.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Silk / Compound weave
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 440 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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