Lotto No. 172


Ningxia, West China, c. 212 x 90 cm,


Ningxia, West China, c. 212 x 90 cm, - Tappeti orientali, tessuti, arazzi

West China, c. 212 x 90 cm, early 19th century. An important “tiger skin” carpet decorated with a sea and mountain design at both ends of the field. This carpet is a forerunner of the Tibetan tiger rugs of the late 19th century, which are characterised by completely abstract designs. All tiger carpets were made for the highest dignitaries and were thus a symbol of power. They were also used for meditation in Tantrist ceremonies. With original cotton edges and corroded brown pile, in good (used) condition. (VP)

A collector’s carpet.

Provenance:
Eskenazi & Co, Arte Orientale, Milan.

Esperto: Vincent Pillinger Vincent Pillinger
+43-1-515 60-314

vincent.pillinger@dorotheum.at

21.10.2020 - 14:00

Prezzo realizzato: **
EUR 22.800,-
Prezzo di partenza:
EUR 7.000,-

Ningxia, West China, c. 212 x 90 cm,


West China, c. 212 x 90 cm, early 19th century. An important “tiger skin” carpet decorated with a sea and mountain design at both ends of the field. This carpet is a forerunner of the Tibetan tiger rugs of the late 19th century, which are characterised by completely abstract designs. All tiger carpets were made for the highest dignitaries and were thus a symbol of power. They were also used for meditation in Tantrist ceremonies. With original cotton edges and corroded brown pile, in good (used) condition. (VP)

A collector’s carpet.

Provenance:
Eskenazi & Co, Arte Orientale, Milan.

Esperto: Vincent Pillinger Vincent Pillinger
+43-1-515 60-314

vincent.pillinger@dorotheum.at


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+43 1 515 60 200
Asta: Tappeti orientali, tessuti, arazzi
Tipo d'asta: Asta in sala con Live Bidding
Data: 21.10.2020 - 14:00
Luogo dell'asta: Wien | Palais Dorotheum
Esposizione: 14.10. - 21.10.2020


** Prezzo d'acquisto comprensivo di tassa di vendita e IVA

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