A Chinese carpet
A Chinese carpet, the navy centre field decorated with various bird amongst trees and foliage, the trellis border separated with medallions framing depictions of various animals to include elephants, dogs of Fo and rabbits, approximately 398 x 317cm
Provenance: Waystrode Manor, Kent
Condition Report:
Some wear overall as expected for age and use. There are a small number of areas where there is more noticeable wear on close inspection, where the underlying pale thread of the weft is visible (see images) Some knot heads are visible in some areas throughout. The binding of the longest edges with wear, some fraying and losses. The fringed ends have been cut to a short and even length. No obvious noticeable repairs to main field. Some possible light staining/ discoloration to some of the pale areas would benefit from cleaning. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition.
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A Chinese carpet, the navy centre field decorated with various bird amongst trees and foliage, the trellis border separated with medallions framing depictions of various animals to include elephants, dogs of Fo and rabbits, approximately 398 x 317cm
Provenance: Waystrode Manor, Kent
Condition Report:
Some wear overall as expected for age and use. There are a small number of areas where there is more noticeable wear on close inspection, where the underlying pale thread of the weft is visible (see images) Some knot heads are visible in some areas throughout. The binding of the longest edges with wear, some fraying and losses. The fringed ends have been cut to a short and even length. No obvious noticeable repairs to main field. Some possible light staining/ discoloration to some of the pale areas would benefit from cleaning. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition.
