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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
Museum record:
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