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Cushion Cover or Kneeling Mat

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Cushion Cover or Kneeling Mat by unknown artist. Gray square textile with a thick Greek key patterned border. Inside the border, a large rectangle with a central oval motif surrounded by four leafy motifs. The motifs are dark gray on light gray background. The textile has fringe on the edges. The central oval has a scalloped edge and a dense pattern inside. The four leafy motifs are placed in the corners of the rectangle, each with a similar design.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Foundation: cotton warp and weft; wool knotting
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 609 px
Public Domain
Yes
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