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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Narrow, vertical blue and gold patterned rug. The rug has a repeating design with a central, symmetrical floral motif. The central parts of the design are gold on a blue background. The rug is bordered on the left and right by thin tan lines, and then wider gray borders. The gray borders are on top of a lighter gray surface.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Silk / Compound weave
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
197 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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