Important BAO-TAO carpet (China), late 19th century - Lot 161

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Important BAO-TAO carpet (China), late 19th century - Lot 161
Important BAO-TAO carpet (China), late 19th century Dimensions : 400 x 300cm. Technical features : Wool velvet on wool foundation. A cream field dotted with floral stems hosts a medallion depicting a well topped with polychrome scrolls. Four delicate spandrels with flowering vases embellish the ensemble. Main border in Prussian blue, decorated in the same way, flanked by a chestnut counter-border with florets. Cream outer braid. Great presence. (From the point of view of the ancient Chinese imaginary, the well gives access to an invisible, deep source of water, which is a privileged image of yin (the symbol of femininity, cold, softness, earth, etc.). Expert : Mr. Frank KASSAPIAN Expert for the Crédit Municipal de Paris Tel : 06 58 68 52 26 frank.kassapian@yahoo.fr
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