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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a long, narrow, tan-colored piece of fabric with a repeating pattern. The fabric is positioned vertically and has a rough, frayed edge on the right side. The pattern on the fabric features dark brown shapes that resemble leaves or flowers. The background of the image is a light gray color with a textured appearance. The title of the piece is "Piece" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
18th or 19th century
Medium:
Silk / Compound weave
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
131 × 624 px
Museum record:
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