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Antique Silk Yarkand Throne Cover Rug with Opposing Dragons and Lotus Flowers

$25,000
£18,969.42
€21,689.84
CA$34,918.22
A$38,824.31
CHF 20,271.91
MX$472,586.40
NOK 258,660.78
SEK 242,352.79
DKK 161,875.28
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About the Item

A very fine and rare antique throne back cover from Yarkand, in eastern Turkestan, hand knotted entirely in pure silk. A true gem of a weaving, with that perfect balance of colour and design that makes me love rugs so much. A central roundel composed of affronting (or kissing) dragons, surrounded by four delicate lotus flowers with outstretching leafy stems. The silk texture gives a silvery sparkle to the refined polychromy. A piece of true museum quality in excellent condition. What more is there to desire? This piece is featured in our current web exhibition entitled 'Hunting and Gathering: China, Tibet & East Turkestan'.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 25.99 in (66 cm)Length: 27.17 in (69 cm)
  • Style:
    Khotan (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Silk,Hand-Knotted
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1800
  • Condition:
    The price is without VAT (22%) as the latter doesn't apply should the carpet be sent outside the EEC. VAT applies within the EEC only to individuals without a VAT number. Within Italy VAT applies in every case.
  • Seller Location:
    Milan, IT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 00493 Alberto Levi Gallery1stDibs: LU95493013482

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