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Antique Blue & White Mongolian Rug with Cloudbands and Longevity Symbols

$7,787.93
£5,797.61
€6,500
CA$10,667.52
A$11,864.61
CHF 6,195.33
MX$144,379.72
NOK 79,123.84
SEK 74,204.21
DKK 49,482.23
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About the Item

A rare and beautiful antique northern Chinese rug, attributed to the Inner Mongolian region, distinguished by an ivory background decorated in two tones of indigo blue by a 'Shou' medallion (a Chinese ideogram for Longevity), and embellished by auspicious bats and stylised cloubands. The Greek-key outer border imparts a specific dynamics to the composition.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 48.43 in (123 cm)Length: 81.11 in (206 cm)
  • Style:
    Tibetan (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wool,Hand-Knotted
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1850
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. There are a couple of very small areas of repiling.
  • Seller Location:
    Milan, IT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Alberto Levi Gallery 005061stDibs: LU954925479032

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