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Textile with Partial Pattern of Star Discs on a Background of Concentric Diamond Lozenges

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The textile features a background with concentric diamond lozenges in tan and yellow hues, arranged in a chevron pattern. The background is divided into sections by the diamond shapes. Three large, dark teal discs with a textured surface are positioned on the fabric. A partial dark blue and tan chevron pattern is visible in the bottom left corner. The pattern of diamond lozenges and discs covers the entire visible portion of the textile.

Artwork Details

Medium
Silk twill brocaded with silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
597 × 124 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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