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Rug

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular rug with a dark blue border. Border has a repeating pattern of orange and blue designs. Inner section has a tan background with a large red and tan circular design in center. Red and blue flowers are on either side of circular design.

Artwork Details

Date
late 19th century
Medium
Foundation: silk and cotton warp, cotton weft; silk pile; metallic thread ground
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 332 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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