Lot #213 - A Tibetan Thick Buddhist Wool Rug, the Square with Small & Large Key Fret Pattern, 19th/20th Century
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Auction House:Theodore Bruce
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Sale Name:Art | Asian | Jewels
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Sale Date:09 Apr 2017 ~ 11am
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Lot #:213
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Lot Description:A Tibetan Thick Buddhist 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,Note: Swastika is an ancient Buddhist symbol for eternal happiness & the symbol is seen as a sign of the law. In Sanskrit, the word 'swasti' means 'well being'
74 x 68 cm -
Provenance:Teresa Coleman Tibetan Gallery, HK, original receipt
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Estimate:A$300 - 500
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Realised Price:
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Category:Oriental
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