A Chinese silk and metal-thread rug

woven inscription, ‘Made for the Hall of Preserving Harmony’, in Beijing

Overall measurements: 124cm across the top, 125cm across the bottom, 183cm along the left side, 184cm along the right side Colours more defined in reality and not as pale as in the photography. More attractive in reality. There is an even 4mm pile overall. Flatweave at both ends is turned under. Cotton tape is attached to the reverse of both vertical edges, with original side cords. There is a small vertical line of wear down to knot-bars, in the centre of the lower edge, and vertical tension line in central area of top edge. Overall good condition. Attractive colouring, and with metal-thread adding to the ground which adds to the appeal, along with the inscription.
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