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Rug

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a square rug. The rug's background is predominantly red, with a central design featuring two dragon-like creatures in black, white, and gold. The dragons are surrounded by a border of gold, blue, and white patterns. The outer border consists of a repeating pattern of gold, blue, and white shapes. The rug's edges are finished with a short white fringe.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Foundation: cotton warp and weft; wool knotting
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 588 px
Museum record:
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