CENTRAL ASIAN CARPET
Mid 20th century
Handwoven, wool, mixed dyes
70 x 35.25 in (180 x 90 cm)
There is a black fabric sleeve sewn on the back of the carpet in case it is desired to be hung on a wall.
This lot will be shipped in a roll
A monastery sitting or sleeping rug from Tibet or one of the surrounding Himalayan countries with a Tibetan population. A design inspired by the famous phoenix and dragon story, with a dragon and bird entangled in playful combat in a yellow sky filled with green floating clouds.