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Saddle Rug

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a saddle rug. The rug is long and narrow with wavy edges. The rug has three distinct layers or sections. The outer section is solid black with a white outline. The middle section is white with a black and white pattern. The inner section is black with a repeating white floral pattern. The middle section has three black decorative shapes. The background is plain white.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Foundation: cotton; wool knotting
Culture
China
Dimensions
310 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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