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Pillar Rug

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A gray monochrome Pillar Rug depicting a woman in a dress and hat standing amidst various mythical creatures and buildings. The woman is centered in the image, wearing a long dress and a hat, surrounded by clouds and dragons. Several buildings and trees are visible around her. The top and bottom of the rug have decorative borders with geometric patterns. The rug is framed by a thin white border at the bottom with illegible text and numbers.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Foundation: cotton warp and weft; wool knotting
Culture
China
Dimensions
409 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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