Lot Essay
Sold in these rooms 14 February 1996, The Bernheimer Family Collection Lot 197
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EAST TURKESTAN, 19TH CENTURY
Details
A KHOTAN TIGER RUG
EAST TURKESTAN, 19TH CENTURY
The faded aubergine-grey field with a large simulated tiger pelt, the spandrels with key-pattern, in a stylised cloud and water border, between plain stripes, areas of wear, corroded dark brown
6ft.11in. x 4ft.8in. (211cm. x 142cm.)
EAST TURKESTAN, 19TH CENTURY
The faded aubergine-grey field with a large simulated tiger pelt, the spandrels with key-pattern, in a stylised cloud and water border, between plain stripes, areas of wear, corroded dark brown
6ft.11in. x 4ft.8in. (211cm. x 142cm.)
Provenance
The Bernheimer Family Collection of Carpets, sold in these Rooms, 14 February 1996, lot 197.