Piece

Art Historical Context

This exquisite silk textile fragment, titled *Piece*, hails from Japan's Edo period (1615–1868), a time of relative peace and cultural flourishing under the Tokugawa shogunate. Measuring a modest 6 3/4 x 6 3/4 inches, it exemplifies the refined artistry of 18th-century Japanese weaving. Produced by an unknown artist, the small square likely served as a sample or part of a larger garment, pouch, or decorative item, showcasing the era's mastery of silk production—a luxury material central to Japan's economy and export trade. Woven with meticulous precision, the textile falls within the Metropol...