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End Border of Rug

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a horizontal rectangular textile. The textile has a black border around it. Inside the border, a gray background with white clouds and dark spots. A white bird with spread wings and a long tail at top center. A spotted animal, possibly a leopard or dog, on the left side. Two triangular patterns made of dots and dashes on either end. Small plants along the bottom edge. The artist and title of the piece is "End Border of Rug".

Artwork Details

Date
early 19th century
Medium
Foundation: cotton warp and weft; wool knotting
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 210 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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