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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
Public Domain
Yes
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