A Passion for Collecting: The Rugs and Carpets of a Connoisseur
A Passion for Collecting: The Rugs and Carpets of a Connoisseur
A CHINESE INSCRIBED SILK AND METAL THREAD CARPET
Auction Closed
November 27, 04:04 PM GMT
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
A CHINESE INSCRIBED SILK AND METAL THREAD CARPET
circa 1880
the field embroidered in 'gilt' metal thread, with silk pile,with an inscription panel, the inscription reading: Jing ren gong bei yong (For the usage of Palace of Great Benevolence)
approximately 250 by 158cm; 8ft. 2in., 5ft. 2in.
The Palace of Great Benevolence is one of the 'Six Eastern Palaces' in the Forbidden City; these buildings originally provided living quarters for the imperial concubines. The Emperor Kangxi (r. 1661-1722) was born in the Palace of Great Benevolence; it was later used by the Emperor's wives.