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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown, black and tan checkerboard patterned fabric with ornate gold designs. The checkerboard pattern consists of dark brown, medium brown, black and tan squares. The ornate gold designs are floral and curvy, scattered throughout the fabric. The fabric appears to be frayed on the edges. The background of the image is off-white.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Silk / Compound weave
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
425 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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