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Lot Essay
The Wenhua Dian was a ceremonial hall where the Palace Examination papers were reviewed and where the Emperor would host royal seminars.
Details
A SILK THREAD RUG
CIRCA 1900
The rug is woven with red and yellow scrolling flowers on a blue ground. The border is woven with the place name Wenhua Dian, which may be translated as 'Hall of Literary Glory'.
94 ½ in. x 59 in. (240 x 150 cm.)
CIRCA 1900
The rug is woven with red and yellow scrolling flowers on a blue ground. The border is woven with the place name Wenhua Dian, which may be translated as 'Hall of Literary Glory'.
94 ½ in. x 59 in. (240 x 150 cm.)
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