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Vintage Silk Chinese Tapestry Temple of Heaven Silk Chinese Fine, 1965

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Rare Vintage Silk Chinese Rug Temple of Heaven Tapestry 6'2" x 8'9" (6' x 9') 188cm X 267cm Circa 1965 "This is a magnificent vintage pure silk tapestry. It can be used on the floor or be used as a wall hanging. It has a unique pattern and made of high quality natural silk. It shows image of "Temple of Heaven" with symbols and stamp signature signifying "Famous & Historic Cultural sites". The "Clouds" represent goodness & in the old times they believed that G-ods travel on clouds. Truly magnificent detailed master work!"-Antique Rug Collection he Temple of Heaven "The Temple of Heaven (Chinese: ??; pinyin: Tiantán) is an imperial complex of religious buildings situated in the southeastern part of central Beijing. The complex was visited by the Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties for annual ceremonies of prayer to Heaven for a good harvest. The Temple of Heaven was inscribed as a World Heritage site in 1998 and was described as "a masterpiece of architecture and landscape design which simply and graphically illustrates a cosmogony of great importance for the evolution of one of the world's great civilizations..." as the "symbolic layout and design of the Temple of Heaven had a profound influence on architecture and planning in the Far East over many centuries. History The temple complex was constructed from 1406 to 1420 during the reign of the Yongle Emperor of Ming Dynasty, who was also responsible for the construction of the Forbidden City in Beijing. It is currently located in Dongcheng Beijing, China. The complex was extended and renamed Temple of Heaven during the reign of the Jiajing Emperor in the 16th century. JiaJing also built three other prominent temples in Beijing, the Temple of the Sun (??) in the east, the Temple of Earth (??) in the north, and the Temple of Moon (??) in the west. The Temple of Heaven was renovated in the 18th century under the Qianlong Emperor. By then, the state budget was insufficient, so this was the last large-scale renovation of the temple complex in imperial times.[citation needed] The temple was occupied by the Anglo-French alliance during the Second Opium War.[citation needed] In 1900, during the Boxer Rebellion, the Eight-Nation Alliance occupied the temple complex and turned it into the force's temporary command in Peking, which lasted for one year.[citation needed] With the downfall of the Qing, the temple complex was left un-managed. The neglect of the temple complex led to the collapse of several halls in the following years.[citation needed] In 1914, Yuan Shikai, then President of the Republic of China, performed a Ming prayer ceremony at the temple, as part of an effort to have himself declared Emperor of China. In 1918 the temple was turned into a park and for the first time open to the public. Size 6'2"x 8'9" (6' x 9') 188cm x 267cm Serial ID # 10415k Design Temple Of Heaven Origin China Type Fine Tapestry, Area Rug Category Vintage Pattern Architectural, "Sacred Temple of Heaven" Material 100% Pure Natural Silk Foundation Material Silk Color Beige, Blue, Gray, Green, Gold, Brown, Rust Quality Fine Condition Fantastic Condition, Great Piece as a Tapestry About Us~ Welcome to Antique Rug Collection. Your #1 Source for handmade Antique Rugs & Tapestries at great prices, curated by leading industry expert. We are a 6th Generation antique rug shop with 48+ years of experience working with designers, private clients, dealers, and really anyone looking for a unique antique rug at a great price. We've made an imprint selling rugs across the globe in Europe, Asia, and the United States. We've been catering to private clients and designers across the world, and now we're proud to say, we're completely digital. Client satisfaction is our number one priority. We want you to love your purchase as well as our service. Love, The Team at Antique Rug Collection

Dimensions:

Width: 74.02 in (188 cm)Length: 105.12 in (267 cm)

Materials and Techniques:

Wool,Hand-Knotted

Place of Origin:

China

Period:

1960-1969

Date of Manufacture:

1965

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