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TitlePiece
Date17th century 17th century
MediumSilk / Compound weave
ClassificationTextiles-Woven
OriginJapan Japan
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineGift of Kihei Hattori, in memory of his father, Kihei Hattori, 1920
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

Subjects: Ornithological plates

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