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12
Early Ning Xia
New
362 x 178 cm (11' 11" x 5' 10")
China, late 17th century
Condition: good for its age, pile low in places, some old repairs, selvages rebound
Warp: cotton, weft: cotton, pile: wool
The understated elegance of classic Chinese carpets is unmatched in the world of rug-weaving. In this example, the ground is covered with a swastika latticework pattern. Eight large lotus blossoms, drawn in almost identical fashion, appear to float above the field. Their varying sizes enhance the impression of depth.
The swastika braid pattern is arranged vertically in most pieces of this type, whereas the diagonal arrangement has a more dynamic effect and also reinforces the impression of an infinite repeat. See also the chapter on swastika braid carpets in Franses / König, "Glanz der Himmelssöhne. Kaiserliche Teppiche aus China", Cologne 2005.
A lotus vine border, but without flowers, surrounds the field. As floral vines, however, they can also be found as field patterns in classic Chinese carpets. On page 113 of Hali 170, there is a picture of a carpet that was shown in Moshe Tabibnia's gallery.
It has two borders, one of which shows flower tendrils on a blue background, while the other - without flowers - corresponds to our piece in terms of color.
Chinese carpets, especially those of this age, are always perfectly designed and executed. There are no awkward corner solutions or asymmetrical field motifs. In addition, the axes are often marked in the border by a reversal of the design. This can also be seen in the upper and lower borders of this carpet.
Estimate: € 18000 - 24000
China, late 17th century
Condition: good for its age, pile low in places, some old repairs, selvages rebound
Warp: cotton, weft: cotton, pile: wool
The understated elegance of classic Chinese carpets is unmatched in the world of rug-weaving. In this example, the ground is covered with a swastika latticework pattern. Eight large lotus blossoms, drawn in almost identical fashion, appear to float above the field. Their varying sizes enhance the impression of depth.
The swastika braid pattern is arranged vertically in most pieces of this type, whereas the diagonal arrangement has a more dynamic effect and also reinforces the impression of an infinite repeat. See also the chapter on swastika braid carpets in Franses / König, "Glanz der Himmelssöhne. Kaiserliche Teppiche aus China", Cologne 2005.
A lotus vine border, but without flowers, surrounds the field. As floral vines, however, they can also be found as field patterns in classic Chinese carpets. On page 113 of Hali 170, there is a picture of a carpet that was shown in Moshe Tabibnia's gallery.
It has two borders, one of which shows flower tendrils on a blue background, while the other - without flowers - corresponds to our piece in terms of color.
Chinese carpets, especially those of this age, are always perfectly designed and executed. There are no awkward corner solutions or asymmetrical field motifs. In addition, the axes are often marked in the border by a reversal of the design. This can also be seen in the upper and lower borders of this carpet.
Estimate: € 18000 - 24000