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Antique Chinese Peking Carpet
About the Item
- Dimensions:Width: 115 in (292.1 cm)Length: 151 in (383.54 cm)
- Style:Chinoiserie (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Wool,Hand-Woven
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1920
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. Sun fading.
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:Seller: 190041stDibs: U09111788238
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