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Rug

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden brown rug with tassel fringe on top and bottom, featuring a darker brown border. Dark blue curvy lines and shapes create a floral design throughout. A darker brown square in the center with a border. The rug is shield shaped with a flat top and rounded bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Warp and weft cotton; pole silk; Sehna knot
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 585 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette