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Rare Antique Aubergine Purple Small Monastic Tibetan Sitting Rug
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Tibetan rugs woven with thick squarish knots in brilliant colours are considered among the earliest, and are often referred to in Tibet as Gyantse. Here we see a centralised light blue archaic mandala set against an aubergine purple background punctuated by ivory ‘frog feet’ motifs, embellished at the corners with stylised cloudbands in a lighter tone of indigo. Traces of red cotton bindings are present around the perimeter, suggesting that the piece might have been intended for monastic purposes.
- Dimensions:Width: 21.66 in (55 cm)Length: 31.11 in (79 cm)
- Style:Tibetan (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Wool,Hand-Knotted
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1850
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- Seller Location:Milan, IT
- Reference Number:Seller: Alberto Levi Gallery 041481stDibs: LU954929583622
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