A KHOTAN RUG
A KHOTAN RUG

EAST TURKESTAN, EARLY TO MID 19TH CENTURY

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A KHOTAN RUG
East Turkestan, Early to Mid 19th Century
Having three roundels containing blossoms on the open red field with fret-work spandrels within a cobalt blossom border and an inner coffered rosette border
Approximately 8ft. 5in. x 4ft. 1in. (257cm. x 124cm.)

Lot Essay

warp: cotton, ivory, natural, Z7S, irregular and probably handspun weft: wool, medium brown, natural, Z2S, 3 shoots, alternating wavy pile: wool, Z2, asymmetric open left, average warp depression 60 degree, H8xV7-8
ides: 1 bundle of 2 body warps wrapped in rust wool and ends: not original

The piece offered here is distinguished by the central medallion which differs in ornamentation to the two flanking medallions, representing the three lotus seats on which the statues of Buddha and the two Bodhisattvas were seated in Buddhist temples.