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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
Museum record:
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