Lot 307

Antique 16th Century Ming Dynasty Dragon Chinese Fragment 2 ft 9 in x 2 ft 4 in (0.83 m x 0.71 m)

Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$100 $100
$1,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

Sotheby's Auction Lot 123 - Purchased on 01/31/2014

 

A Remarkably Breathtaking as Well As Rare and Highly Collectible Antique 16th Century Ming Dynasty Dragon Chinese Fragment, Country of Origin: China, Circa Date: 16th Century – This wondrous 16th century Ming Dynasty dragon Chinese carpet is a mesmerizing example of this enduring, deeply symbolic design that embodies Chinese art and history. Sumptuous camel-tone pile colors the plush background and articulate surface details, which include ancient, powerfully symbolic motifs drawn in a graceful curve-linear style that’s still used today.

 

 

Condition

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