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Rug

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular rug with frayed edges, featuring a central floral design within a border. The central design consists of a stem with leaves and flowers. The border comprises a geometric pattern resembling a Greek key design on the outside and a row of small squares on the inside. The rug by artist "Rug" hangs on a wall, with the bottom edge resting on a ledge.

Artwork details

Date:
early 18th century
Medium:
Foundation: cotton warp and weft; wool knotting
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
516 × 625 px
Museum record:
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