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Lot 757 PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OF ROSA STRYGLER
A CHINESE SILK AND METAL THREAD CARPET
LATE QING DYNASTY, CIRCA 1900
Closed16 October 2019
Price Realised
USD 100,000
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Specialist note
The five character inscription at the top of this carpet indicates that it was made for Imperial use at the Taihedian beiyong (Great Hall of Supreme Harmony) in the Forbidden City.
The Great Hall of Supreme Harmony is the large main hall situated at the heart of the Forbidden City where all important official receptions were conducted, including an emperor's coronation, weddings, birthdays, and for the receiving of foreign dignitaries. It is unknown whether or not this carpet was actually used in the Palace
A slightly smaller carpet bearing the name of Taihedian and similarly decorated with dragons chasing flaming pearls and central medallion motif was sold at Christie's New York, 22 March 2018, lot 961.
The Great Hall of Supreme Harmony is the large main hall situated at the heart of the Forbidden City where all important official receptions were conducted, including an emperor's coronation, weddings, birthdays, and for the receiving of foreign dignitaries. It is unknown whether or not this carpet was actually used in the Palace
A slightly smaller carpet bearing the name of Taihedian and similarly decorated with dragons chasing flaming pearls and central medallion motif was sold at Christie's New York, 22 March 2018, lot 961.