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Late 19th Century Tibetan Temple Runner with Lotus & Cloud Motifs

$4,900
£3,726.23
€4,298.03
CA$6,864
A$7,682.18
CHF 4,011.29
MX$93,723
NOK 50,918.12
SEK 48,318.17
DKK 32,095.66
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This vintage Tibetan temple runner from the late 1800s features a rare and symbolic design of three seating panels, each adorned with lotus flowers and cloud motifs—sacred symbols in Tibetan Buddhist art. Rendered in navy, French blue, yellow, pink, and red, the colors convey both spiritual meaning and visual richness. The border is intricately woven with various flower motifs, framed by vibrant multicolored geometric patterns in hues of yellow, red, and blue, adding rhythm and harmony to the composition. Retained in good condition, this one-of-a-kind piece is a true collector’s item—perfect for display in a tribal textile collection, Asian art space, or used as a statement piece in a spiritual or eclectic interior. Dimensions: 1’ 11” x 5’ 6” Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter of the 1800s Place of Origin: Tibet Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation with natural organic dyes Condition: Wear consistent with age and use The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU 1996 Temple Runner, Pillar Runner, Vintage Tibetan Rugs, Tibetan Antique Rug, Tibet Antiques, Antique Tibetan Carpet, Antique Tibetan Carpets and Rugs, Tibet Carpet, Ningxia Rug, Ningxia Carpet, Tibet Wool Rugs, Tibet Flower Rugs, Mongolia Rugs, Mongolia Carpets, Chinese Peking Rugs, Antique Peking Carpets, Antique Chinese Peking Carpets, Antique Peking Rug, Antique Peking Carpet, Chinese Rug Dragon, Peking Chinese, Chinese Pagoda Rug, Art Deco Chinese, Chinese Art Deco, Vintage Art Deco Rugs, Rugs Art Deco, Chinese Carpet Dragon, Chinese Floral Rugs.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 23 in (58.42 cm)Length: 66 in (167.64 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Cotton,Wool,Hand-Knotted,Hand-Woven,Vegetable Dyed
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890-1899
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Barrington, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: The Persian Knot, SKU 19961stDibs: LU8224237456512

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