A Tibetan Buddhist Thick Wool Rug, the Square with Small & Large Key Fret Pattern, 19th/20th Century

Lot #27 - A Tibetan Buddhist Thick Wool Rug, the Square with Small & Large Key Fret Pattern, 19th/20th Century

Auction House:

Theodore Bruce
Sale Name:

November 2016 Emporium Auction
Sale Date:

27 Nov 2016 ~ 10am
Lot #:

27
Lot Description:

A Tibetan Buddhist Thick Wool Rug, the Square with Small & Large Key Fret Pattern, 19th/20th Century
made from the highland sheep for Monastic use as a sitting carpet, a swastika symbol in the centre within a circlular medallion,
74 x 68 cm
Provenance:

Purchased from Teresa Coleman Tibetan Gallery, HK, original receipt
Notes:

Note: Swastika is an ancient Buddhist symbol, meaning eternal happiness. In Buddhism and Hinduism, the swastika symbol is seen as a sign of the law. In Sanskrit, the word 'swasti' means 'well being'.
Estimate:

A$300 - 500
Realised Price:

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Category:

Oriental

This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.