Description:
Chinese Pillar Rug, Ningxia, 19th century, the light red field with a large dragon in a variegated pattern in shades of blue flanked by clouds and a single pearl, above water and mountains, with a double strand of pearls with comb-like devices above, multiple borders at the top with pearls, stylized fret and reciprocal ram's horn motifs, 7 ft. 8 in. x 2 ft. 8 in.
Estimate $800-1,000
some areas of corrosion
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Keywords
comb-like devicesRichard Belkin
Specialist, Rugs & Carpets
508-970-3247
Benjamin Mini
Director, Rugs & Carpets
Regional Director, Maine and Northern New England
508-970-3238
Colin Kraft
Business Manager, Rugs & Carpets
508-970-3247
Fine Oriental Rugs & Carpets
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