Lot #524 - A knotted pile carpet, Khotan, East Turkestan, late 19th century
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Auction House:Gibson's Auctioneers & Valuers
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Sale Name:The Spring Auction Series - Part 1
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Sale Date:27 Nov 2022 ~ 11am (AEDT)
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Lot #:524
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Lot Description:A knotted pile carpet, Khotan, East Turkestan, late 19th century
a characteristic example of the beautiful carpets from the Khotan oasis that are woven in a repeating design of stylised pomegranates and branches growing out of a small vase at each end of the field; all contained by a series of four outer borders with geometric motifs typical of Central Asian weaving. The carpet is in excellent condition with lustrous wool, full pile, and rich, saturated colour
412 x 208cm
Condition: in excellent condition with one or two small patches, professionally inserted into the outer borders on each side -
Notes:East Turkestan is modern day north-west China
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Estimate:A$6,000 - 8,000
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Realised Price:$0.00
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Category:Textiles & Fabrics
This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.