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Saddle Rug with Branch Designs

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Saddle Rug with Branch Designs by an unknown artist. The rug is long and rectangular with a unique shape, featuring stepped or zigzagged sides. The background of the rug is a light brown color. A thick black border surrounds the rug, with a thin light brown line inside the black border. The central design features dark brown branch-like patterns that are symmetrical. There are small circular shapes and dots around the central design. The rug appears to be made of a thick, plush material. A color palette with 10 squares is in the bottom-right corner. The background behind the rug is a solid beige color.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Foundation: cotton; wool knotting
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
440 × 625 px
Museum record:
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Palette