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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a square piece of gold-colored fabric with a repeating pattern. The fabric is gold-colored with a repeating geometric pattern in blue. The pattern consists of interlocking lines that form a series of connected diamonds. The fabric has a textured surface and appears to be old and worn, with some discoloration and small spots visible. The background of the image is white, with a gray border around the edges of the fabric. In the bottom-right corner, there is a small white rectangle with black text that reads "20.148.1243". The title of the piece is "Piece" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Silk / Compound weave
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
576 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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