Property from THE ARTHUR M. SACKLER COLLECTIONS
A CHINESE RUG

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A CHINESE RUG
SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY

The deep indigo and ivory dragon formed roundel on an ivory field with deep indigo floral attenuated vinery overall with dragons in each corner within a deep indigo floral vinery border
Approximately 8ft. 10in. x 6ft. 3in. (269cm. x 191cm.)

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Warp: cotton, white, natural, Z5S
Weft: cotton, white, natural, Z5S, two shoots almost equally wavy Pile: wool, Z4, asymmetric knots open to the left, no warp depression, H8xV7
Sides: one bundle of two body warps, weft wrapped
Ends: not original
Colors: golden beige, navy, buff, pale yellow, palest peach