Piece

Art Historical Context

This exquisite silk textile fragment, simply titled *Piece*, hails from Japan's Edo period (16151868), a time of relative peace and cultural flourishing under the Tokugawa shogunate. Measuring just 4 3/4 x 2 1/4 inches, its diminutive size suggests it may have been a sample, patch, or component of a larger garment like a kimono or pouch. Produced by an unknown artisan in the 18th–19th century, it exemplifies the meticulous craftsmanship of Japanese weavers during an era when silk production became a hallmark of national pride and economic vitality. Woven from fine silk, the piece showcases ad...