Piece
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Piece

TitlePiece
Date12th–14th century(?) 12th century
MediumSilk
ClassificationTextiles-Woven
OriginChina or Japan China or Japan
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineGift of Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Havemeyer, 1896
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Piece” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 12th–14th century(?). It is executed in silk and classified as textiles-woven. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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