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Lot 878 | Important, imperial yellow carpet with five blue dragons
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2.200
- 2.500
€
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IMPORTANT, IMPERIAL YELLOW CARPET WITH FIVE BLUE DRAGONS.
Origin: China. Ningxia.
Dynasty: Qing dynasty (1644-1912).
Date: 19th c.
Technique: Pile from wool, knotted.
Description: The central dragon in the shape of a medallion, the four others wrapped as pairs around a
flaming pearl. All dragons with five claws (long). The edge with the diagonal lines of the
deep water in wavy form, topped off with clouds and stylized waves. At the four cardinal
points steep rocks rise out of the water, thus completing the representation of the
universe in Chinese view.
Measurement: 140 x 212cm.
Frame/Pedestal: Professionally sewn onto linen and stretched to a frame (149x220cm).
Condition B/C. Pile partly thinned and lost, margins frayed, bleached.
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Origin: China. Ningxia.
Dynasty: Qing dynasty (1644-1912).
Date: 19th c.
Technique: Pile from wool, knotted.
Description: The central dragon in the shape of a medallion, the four others wrapped as pairs around a
flaming pearl. All dragons with five claws (long). The edge with the diagonal lines of the
deep water in wavy form, topped off with clouds and stylized waves. At the four cardinal
points steep rocks rise out of the water, thus completing the representation of the
universe in Chinese view.
Measurement: 140 x 212cm.
Frame/Pedestal: Professionally sewn onto linen and stretched to a frame (149x220cm).
Condition B/C. Pile partly thinned and lost, margins frayed, bleached.
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VAT margin scheme, VAT included, but must not be indicated, not refundable
29% buyer’s premium on the hammer price
29% buyer’s premium on the hammer price
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Stock Id: 66815-1