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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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