Piece

Art Historical Context

This exquisite silk textile fragment, titled simply *Piece*, hails from Japan during the 18th19th centuries, a time when the country’s Edo and early Meiji periods flourished with masterful craftsmanship. Measuring just 4¾ x 4 inches (12.07 x 10.16 cm), this small square exemplifies the precision of Japanese silk production, likely intended as part of a larger garment like a kimono ori sash. Woven textiles were central to Japanese culture, symbolizing status, artistry, and the ingenuity of regional weaving centers such as Nishijin in Kyoto, where silk threads were meticulously interlaced to cre...