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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a square piece of fabric with a repeating pattern. The fabric is tan with a darker tan design. The design appears to be a repeating pattern of shapes, possibly leaves or flowers, arranged in rows. The fabric has a ribbed texture. The fabric is placed on a gray surface, possibly a table or countertop. A small white rectangle in the bottom-right corner contains black text that reads "20.148.1247". The title of the piece is "Piece" and the artist is not specified.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Silk / Compound weave
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 544 px
Museum record:
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