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.

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