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Fragment of Rug

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular black rug fragment, shaggy texture with uneven lengths of fibers. Top edge frayed with short white fibers, rest of edges also frayed but with longer dark fibers. A few stray white threads on surface. White curved thread on left side. Light gray background. Fragment of Rug by artist unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
17th century(?)
Medium:
Foundation: undegummed wilk silk warp, cotton weft; wool or silk knotting
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
352 × 625 px
Museum record:
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