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Antique Tibetan Wangden Rug with Red Open Field
About the Item
A fairly unique example of monochrome Wangden rug, the latter being distinguished by the characteristic warp-face back. Typical for the group is the use of lanolin-rich wool which imparts a special sparkle to the red.
This piece is featured in our current web exhibition entitled 'Hunting and Gathering: China, Tibet & East Turkestan'.
- Dimensions:Width: 29.93 in (76 cm)Length: 55.12 in (140 cm)
- Style:Tibetan (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Wool,Hand-Knotted
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1900
- Condition:The price is without VAT (22%) as the latter doesn't apply should the carpet be sent outside the EEC. VAT applies within the EEC only to individuals without a VAT number. Within Italy VAT applies in every case.
- Seller Location:Milan, IT
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