LATE QING DYNASTY

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A RARE SILK AND METALLIC THREAD CARPET
LATE QING DYNASTY
The central field is woven with a cloud roundel enclosing a phoenix and peonies, amidst scrolling peonies, lotus, and chrysanthemums, surrounded by four dragons chasing flaming pearls in shaped panels in the four corners, all within an inner border of key-fret and an outer border of Buddhist emblems and floral scroll. The top is woven with the five-character inscription Taihedian Beiyong (for Imperial use in the Great Hall of Supreme Harmony).
Approximately 111 ¼ x 74 ¼ in. (282.5 x 188.6 cm.)

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The 'Hall of Supreme Harmony' is the large main hall situated at the heart of the Forbidden City where all important official receptions were conducted, including an emperor's coronation, weddings, birthdays, and receiving foreign dignitaries.

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