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A signed Chinese five-claw dragon design rug on an Imperial yellow field surrounded by main border of classical buddhist symbols. Inscription at top reading: “Jing Ren Gong Bei Yong”/For the use in the Palace of Great Benevolence. Early 20th century. 245×156 cm.

The Palace of Great Benevolence is among the six eastern palaces surrounding the inner court of the forbidden city (one out of 90 palaces). The Palace was built in 1420 and was the residence of imperial concubines during the Ming (1368–1644) and Qing (1644–1911) dynasties. In 1654, the Kangxi Emperor (r. 1662–1722) was born in this hall.

Condition

Condition report on request. Please contact: carpets@bruun-rasmussen.dk

Auction

Furniture, carpets & varia, 26 February 2020

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Estimate

75,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

70,000 DKK