PROBABLY BEIJING, NORTH WEST CHINA, CIRCA 1940

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A SILK CHINESE 'DRAGON' CARPET
PROBABLY BEIJING, NORTH WEST CHINA, CIRCA 1940
Displaying nine Imperial dragons, overall excellent condition
8ft.10in. x 5ft.11in. (270cm. x 181cm.)

Special notice

This lot will be removed to Christie’s Park Royal. Christie’s will inform you if the lot has been sent offsite. Our removal and storage of the lot is subject to the terms and conditions of storage which can be found at Christies.com/storage and our fees for storage are set out in the table below - these will apply whether the lot remains with Christie’s or is removed elsewhere. Please call Christie’s Client Service 24 hours in advance to book a collection time at Christie’s Park Royal. All collections from Christie’s Park Royal will be by pre-booked appointment only. Tel: +44 (0)20 7839 9060 Email: cscollectionsuk@christies.com. If the lot remains at Christie’s it will be available for collection on any working day 9.00 am to 5.00 pm. Lots are not available for collection at weekends. This lot has been imported from outside the UK for sale and placed under the Temporary Admission regime. Customs Duty (as applicable) will be added to the hammer price and Import VAT at 20% will be charged on the Duty inclusive hammer price. VAT at 20% will be added to the buyer's premium and will be shown separately on our invoice. Please see Conditions of Sale.

Conditions of sale

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Lot Essay

The knot count measures approximately 4V x 7H knots per cm. sq.

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