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Saddle Rug

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of Saddle Rug by artist. Oval-shaped rug with rounded edges. Top half of rug is dark with a white geometric crosshatch pattern. Two white lines with small white circles border the crosshatch pattern. Bottom half of rug has a woven appearance. Two rows of four dark tassels hang down from top half to bottom half. Rug casts a shadow on a white background.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Foundation: cotton; wool knotting
Culture
China
Dimensions
321 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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