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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The artwork, titled "Piece" by an unknown artist, shows a long, narrow strip of fabric with a repeating pattern. The fabric is mostly green, blue, orange and beige. The pattern consists of three sections, each featuring similar designs but in different arrangements. The top and bottom sections have a floral-like design with curved lines and shapes, while the middle section has a geometric design with diamonds and squares. The fabric appears to be woven or embroidered. The background of the image is a light gray surface, possibly a table or display board. A portion of another piece of fabric with a different pattern is visible to the right.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Silk / Compound weave
Culture:
China or Japan
Dimensions:
142 × 623 px
Museum record:
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