An imperial silk and metallic thread 'dragon' carpet, Late Qing dynasty

Auction Closed

September 17, 05:00 PM GMT

Estimate

6,000 - 8,000 USD

Lot Details

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Description

the top border with an inscription reading Yongren Gong yuyong (For imperial use in the Hall of Eternal Benevolence)

Length 61⅜ in., 156 cm; Width 31½ in., 80 cm

Maine Private Collection, acquired in China between 1910s and 1950s, and thence by descent.

See a related carpet, also inscribed for imperial use in the Hall of Eternal Benevolence, decorated with dragons amidst cloud scrolls, sold in our London rooms, 15th May 2013, lot 72.

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