03-22-201403-23-2014
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Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2713BBoston
March 22, 2014 12:00 PMCalender
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Peking Chinese Carpet

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$4,920$4,000
Auction: Oriental Rugs & Carpets - 2713BLocation: BostonDate / Time: March 22, 2014 12:00PM

Description:

Peking Chinese Carpet, late 19th century, the cream field with a central pagoda flanked by confronted scepters, tall and short vases with flowering branches, fans, butterflies, and tiered boxes, the corners delineated by clouds and containing covered urns and books, the inner border with an allover "wan"-in-"diaper" design, the lattice background main border with lozenges inset with fish, vases, and other various emblems, all in shades of blue, beige, and brown, 9 ft. 1 in. x 7 ft. 10 in.
Estimate $3,000-3,500

brown oxidation, approximately two inches missing at both ends


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