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Cushion Cover or Kneeling Mat

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Cushion Cover or Kneeling Mat by unknown artist. Square shaped, light gray background, patterned textile. Thick border around edges with gray and dark grey shapes resembling flowers and leaves. Inner border made of connected gray squares. Decorative circle in center, containing flower-like shapes. Four symmetrical floral patterns, one in each corner of center square. Fringed edges around perimeter. Solid white background visible behind edges. Black and gray color scheme. Rectangular pattern sections with rounded corners.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Foundation: cotton warp and weft; wool knotting
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 550 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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