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Rare Antique Aubergine Purple Small Monastic Tibetan Sitting Rug

$5,198.39
£3,896.52
€4,400
CA$7,141.71
A$7,973.04
CHF 4,177.75
MX$97,597.87
NOK 53,057.53
SEK 50,026.51
DKK 33,494.41
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About the Item

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
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1850
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Milan, IT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Alberto Levi Gallery 041481stDibs: LU954929583622

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