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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Vertical rectangular piece with a gray border around it. The border on the left side is lighter than on the right side. The piece inside the border is tan with black wavy lines throughout. There are circular shapes resembling waves or ripples, some with a lighter tan color and others with a darker brown color. The top and bottom of the piece have a design resembling feathers or leaves. The entire piece appears to be a textile with a pattern. The artist of this piece is not visually identifiable. The title of the piece is "Piece".

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Silk / Compound weave
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
106 × 620 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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