Lot 132
  • 132

A Chinese rug with metal-thread, Ningshia, West China

Estimate
16,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description

  • Wool, pile
  • approximately 273 by 185cm; 9ft., 6ft. 1in.
inscribed:  'Jing ren gong bei yong' ('For usage in the Palace of Jing Ren'); The Palace of Jing Ren forms part of the Forbidden City

Condition

Overall measurements; 186cm across the top, 187cm across the bottom, 273cm the left hand side, 276cm the right hand side. Overall in very good condition. Thick 4mm pile overall. Metal thread in good sound condition. Original tassled ends. Ready to use or place.
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