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Chair Strip

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photograph of a long, narrow rug or tapestry titled "Chair Strip" by an unknown artist. The rug is black with a rectangular border made up of connected Greek key patterns. Inside the border, on the top and bottom edges, are symmetrical white floral designs. The center of the rug features a large white circular design containing a floral pattern. The rug appears to be made of a woven material.

Artwork details

Medium:
Silk, metallic thread; lined with cotton
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
220 × 625 px
Museum record:
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