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Rare Art Deco Nichols Hand Knotted Navy Chinese Dragon & Phoenix Rug Yin & Yang

$7,120
$8,90020% Off
£5,402.49
£6,753.1220% Off
€6,177.27
€7,721.5820% Off
CA$9,944.71
CA$12,430.8920% Off
A$11,057.16
A$13,821.4520% Off
CHF 5,773.44
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MX$134,592.61
MX$168,240.7620% Off
NOK 73,666.59
NOK 92,083.2420% Off
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SEK 86,277.5920% Off
DKK 46,102.08
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About the Item

Rare Nichols rug with an unusual dragon and phoenix theme likely custom made. Blossoming honeysuckle plant flanked by smaller plants and perched above a dragon and phoenix (Yin & Yang or Success & Prosperity). The scene of bliss is framed within an archway which is further framed in a floral theme. The rug is in good original condition with no repairs and healthy fringes but has some low pile areas as photographed.
  • Attributed to:
    Walter Nichols (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 108 in (274.32 cm)Length: 140 in (355.6 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wool,Hand-Knotted
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1930s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Vancouver, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5099224458392

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