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Oval Rug Or Cushion Cover

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval Rug Or Cushion Cover by unknown artist. Black and white image of an elongated oval shaped rug or cushion cover with fringed edges. The background of the rug is light-colored with a pattern of small flowers or dots. A large dark design in the center, possibly a bird or animal. The border is dark with a Greek key pattern and small white dots along the inner edge. The Greek key pattern is double-lined, with the inner line being thinner. The outer edge of the border is frayed. The image is set against a white background.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Foundation: cotton warp and weft; wool knotting
Culture
China
Dimensions
395 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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