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Carpet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white rectangular carpet with a central symmetrical design. The carpet has a border around the edge comprising small rectangles in varying shades of gray. Inside the border, there is a larger rectangle with a black background and lighter gray designs. The central design features a large symmetrical floral pattern in shades of gray and black. The floral pattern is mirrored in the middle, creating a sense of symmetry. The background behind the carpet is light grey. The title of the carpet is "Carpet" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
early 18th century
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
332 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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