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Tablet with Design for a Carpet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a rectangular tablet with a design for a carpet. The tablet's background is a muted pinkish-brown color with swirling patterns of gold, blue, and white. The design features intricate floral motifs and curved lines throughout. A double border surrounds the design: an inner border in gold and a wider outer border in blue, both adorned with geometric patterns. The tablet's edges are slightly frayed. The background of the image is a light gray color. The artist and title, likely "Tablet with Design for a Carpet", are associated with this image.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Ivory with pigment
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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