Piece

Art Historical Context

This exquisite woven textile fragment, simply titled *Piece*, hails from 18th-century Japan during the Edo period (161–1868), a time of relative peace and cultural flourishing.ed from luxurious silk and shimmering metallic threads, it measures a compact 12½ x 6⅜ inches (31.75 x 16.26 cm). Likely part of a larger garment or decorative item, such as a kimono sash or obi, it exemplifies the refined textile arts that defined Japanese craftsmanship. Donated to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1896 by collectors Mr. and Mrs. H.O. Havemeyer, it now resides in the Asian Art department. Edo-period te...