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Chair Strip with Flowers and Decorative Rocks

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a long, rectangular rug with a thick border around the edges. The border is made of a repeating geometric design forming a continuous line of squares and curved lines. The background inside the border features a floral design in white on a dark background. The rug has three distinct horizontal sections with slightly different floral designs. The top and bottom sections are longer and narrower, while the middle section is shorter. The floral designs include clusters of flowers and foliage. The rug appears to be placed on a flat surface with a light-colored background behind it. The rug's edges are slightly curved and the fabric appears to have some wrinkles. The image is likely a photograph.

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium
Cut and voided silk velvet
Culture
China
Dimensions
214 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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