Antique Khotan Carpet, Eastern Turkistan, Central Asia. ...
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BM2138
Here we see a very rare Khotan carpet, made during the second half of the 18th century.
The beautiful mid-blue ground contains one single roundel or flower in the centre and surrounded by tiny pink flowers throughout. Very striking is the typical inner and outer Khotan borders - large, powerful arrow-heads warding off evil spirits and protecting the inner Paradise.
A truly magnificent carpet, fit for any museum worldwide!
Size: 3.36m x 1.51m (11' 0" x 5' 0").
The beautiful mid-blue ground contains one single roundel or flower in the centre and surrounded by tiny pink flowers throughout. Very striking is the typical inner and outer Khotan borders - large, powerful arrow-heads warding off evil spirits and protecting the inner Paradise.
A truly magnificent carpet, fit for any museum worldwide!
Size: 3.36m x 1.51m (11' 0" x 5' 0").
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Antique Khotan Rug, Eastern Turkistan, Central Asia. ...
Item Ref
BM2115
This magnificent glowing-blue ground rug was made in Khotan, eastern Turkistan, during the mid 19th century.
It comprises three central roundels or flowers and surrounded with various Turkistani symbols.
In amazing condition for its age, the wool is soft and can be likened to silk-velvet!
Khotan rugs of this age and condition are today, extremely rare.
Size: 1.90m x 1.20m (6' 3" x 4' 0").
It comprises three central roundels or flowers and surrounded with various Turkistani symbols.
In amazing condition for its age, the wool is soft and can be likened to silk-velvet!
Khotan rugs of this age and condition are today, extremely rare.
Size: 1.90m x 1.20m (6' 3" x 4' 0").
SOLD
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