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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark blue fabric with white and gold floral patterns, triangular shape with pointed top-left corner, right angle bottom-right corner. The fabric features a repeating design of white flowers and gold accents on a dark blue background. The triangular piece is positioned on a beige background, with a handwritten number '74' near the right edge. The artwork is titled "Piece" by the artist Faith Ringgold.

Artwork details

Date:
17th century
Medium:
Silk / Compound weave
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
587 × 625 px
Museum record:
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