Lot 123
  • 123

A pair of Ninghsia pillar rugs, Northwest China

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description

  • Wool, pile
  • (2) each approximately 271 by 87cm; 8ft. 10in., 2ft. 10.5in.

Condition

Overall measurements: one 87cm across the top, 87cm across the bottom, 271cm along left side, 271cm along right side. Other 86cm across the top, 87cm across the bottom, 271cm along left side, 269cm along right side. Pile overall in good sound condition, varying from 8mm to 3mm; some differential oxidisation with blues slightly raised, scattered areas of repiling and sides possibly rewoven, lower ends with backstitching, upper ends with old cotton binding
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