TARIM BASIN, EAST TURKESTAN, SECOND HALF 18TH CENTURY

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A SILK YARKAND COVER
TARIM BASIN, EAST TURKESTAN, SECOND HALF 18TH CENTURY
Even low pile, scattered repiling and a few small reweaves, overall fair condition
2ft.11in. x 3ft.1in. (90cm. x 94cm.)

Literature

Hans König, 'Happy Squares', Hali, Issue 181, p.94, fig.10

Special notice

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