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Antique Tibetan Wangden Rug with Red Open Field

$8,882.79
£6,634.64
€7,500
CA$12,187.53
A$13,617.54
CHF 7,123.48
MX$166,994.66
NOK 91,024.58
SEK 86,315.41
DKK 57,096.05
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About the Item

A fairly unique example of monochrome Wangden rug, the latter being distinguished by the characteristic warp-face back. Typical for the group is the use of lanolin-rich wool which imparts a special sparkle to the red. This piece is featured in our current web exhibition entitled 'Hunting and Gathering: China, Tibet & East Turkestan'.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 29.93 in (76 cm)Length: 55.12 in (140 cm)
  • Style:
    Tibetan (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wool,Hand-Knotted
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • 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: Alberto Levi Gallery 005011stDibs: LU95493013442

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