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1890s Antique Chinese Silk & Gold Metallic Thread Meditation Rug 4'x7' Carpet

$58,500
£43,907.75
€51,234.69
CA$82,648.86
A$82,861.70
CHF 48,017.76
MX$1,012,504.85
NOK 556,457.54
SEK 568,236.40
DKK 382,964.86

About the Item

19th Century Chinese Silk & Metallic Thread Meditation Carpet (4' x 7' – 122 x 213 cm) Silk pile of Asymmetric Knots with Gold Metal Thread Brocading Inscribed: “For Palace of Harmony usage only” Most of the silk and metal thread rugs, ostensibly, according to their inscriptions, made for the Imperial palaces in the Forbidden City, display five writhing, scaly dragons, one central and full face, the others more in profile in the corners, all executed in knotted silk pile on flat-woven gold grounds This one, in perfect condition, shows a meditating Buddha with an enormous flaming halo, seated in a Lotus Position, between stipple shaded rocky mounds displaying irises/ peonies. Above is an umbrella signifying royalty, and scattered about are cloud bands, cloud knots and precious objects including: a cord knot, vase, wheel and scroll (?). At the bottom of the field is a scalloped and frothy sea with curling surf and droplets of foam. The usual stylized mountain rising from the waves is absent, replaced by a wave peak. Out of the sea climbs a vine supporting the Buddha’s lotus seat. The Buddha holds some sort of fruit, perhaps a citron or pomegranate, in his left hand, with the other lowered in the position of Calling the Earth to Witness. He is crowned and wears a double jeweled collar with a pendant ornament. His chest is exposed, but otherwise he is robed. The top knot on his head (urna) is consistent with the usual Buddha iconography. This rug looks to be taken directly from a Buddhist thangka hanging scroll. It was clearly designed as a wall-hanging, and displays none of the usual symmetries of even the most luxurious Chinese dragon silks. There are the remains of hanging loops on the upper plain-weave end band.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 48 in (121.92 cm)Length: 84 in (213.36 cm)
  • Style:
    Other (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Metallic Thread,Silk,Hand-Knotted
  • Place of Origin:
    China
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Good Condition.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 237421stDibs: LU4926148082792

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