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Saddle Rug with Rosette Roundels

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a saddle rug titled "Saddle Rug with Rosette Roundels" by an unknown artist. The rug is long and curved with the narrower part at the top. The rug has a black border on the outside edge. The border is light colored with small circular shapes around the edge. Inside the border are two identical sections side by side with a floral design in the center of each. The floral design has a circle in the center surrounded by teardrop shapes with the point facing out. The background of each section has horizontal lines. There are four small white buckles evenly spaced on the rug. The top has two and the bottom has two. The background of the image is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Foundation: cotton; wool knotting
Culture
China
Dimensions
340 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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