Lot 164
  • 164

Two Ninghsia carpets West China, early 19th century

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description

  • 360 by 182cm. and 334 by 181 cm.
worked with a pattern of fleurettes alternating with trellis work, the border formed by a Chinese meander, the outer border dark blue

Condition

The colours of the printed catalogue are slightly too bright. Both carpets possibly shortened and joined again. The longer carpet: Minor losses to the selfedges, one hole of aprox. 2 cm. diam. to one corner. One larger stain to one side and tp one end a larger area of wear of aprox. 70 x 40 cm. The other carpet: In reasonably good condition. with minor small areas of wear espacially to the egdes. Both Would benefit from cleaning.
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