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Saddle Rug

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a rug titled "Saddle Rug". The rug is on a white background, and it appears to have been laid out and folded back on itself on the right side. The rug is black with white details. It features a thick border with a floral pattern and a dotted line on the inner edge. The central design consists of floral patterns and birds. A thick decorative line with dots borders the central design on all sides except the top. The top features a decorative curved line and two symmetrical bird designs. The lower half mirrors the design of the upper half. The image is in black and white.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Foundation: cotton warp and weft; sheep or goat hair knotting
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
346 × 625 px
Museum record:
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