A Chinese blue-ground 'dragon' carpet, 18th/19th century
A Chinese blue-ground 'dragon' carpet
18th/19th century
Depicting nine five-clawed dragons leaping around auspicious clouds and chasing flaming pearls, with all four sides enwrapped by lishui stripes.
H: 97 3/4, W: 119 3/8 in. (H: 248.29, W: 303.21 cm.)
Provenance: Private collection, San Diego, California.
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Condition Report: With minor area of thread pulling and possible repair, age wear throughout; overall good condition.
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A Chinese blue-ground 'dragon' carpet
18th/19th century
Depicting nine five-clawed dragons leaping around auspicious clouds and chasing flaming pearls, with all four sides enwrapped by lishui stripes.
H: 97 3/4, W: 119 3/8 in. (H: 248.29, W: 303.21 cm.)
Provenance: Private collection, San Diego, California.
Click here for high resolution images.
Condition Report: With minor area of thread pulling and possible repair, age wear throughout; overall good condition.