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Mint Antique Imperial Chinese Ningxia Throne Back Cover with Lion Dogs
$5,500
£4,173.27
€4,771.77
CA$7,682.01
A$8,541.35
CHF 4,459.82
MX$103,969.01
NOK 56,905.37
SEK 53,317.61
DKK 35,612.56
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A rare example of Ningxia Chinese throne back cover of Imperial quality in pristine condition. A true gem distinguished by a plethora of shades of red, blue and yellow depicting a pair of superbly drawn lion dogs, auspicious symbols of protection and power, flanking a lotus flower with tendrils, symbol of purity. The rose red wool of the background is most probably dyed with logwood.
This piece is featured in our current web exhibition entitled 'Hunting and Gathering - China, Tibet & East Turkestan'.
- Dimensions:Width: 25.6 in (65 cm)Length: 26.38 in (67 cm)
- Style:Ming (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Wool,Hand-Knotted
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- 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: Alberto Levi Gallery 023611stDibs: LU954925357862
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