A SILK AND METALLIC THREAD 'NINE DRAGON' CARPET
LATE 19TH CENTURY
A SILK AND METALLIC THREAD 'NINE DRAGON' CARPET LATE 19TH CENTURY The central field is woven with a central, front-facing five-clawed dragon confronting a flaming pearl, surrounded by eight further side-facing dragons chasing further pearls amidst multi-colored clouds, all on a metallic ground and surrounded by a lishui border. A five-character mark, Zhongzhengdian beiyong , is at one end. 99 ½ in. (252.7 cm.) x 60 in. (152.4 cm.)
A SILK AND METALLIC THREAD 'NINE DRAGON' CARPET
LATE 19TH CENTURY
A SILK AND METALLIC THREAD 'NINE DRAGON' CARPET LATE 19TH CENTURY The central field is woven with a central, front-facing five-clawed dragon confronting a flaming pearl, surrounded by eight further side-facing dragons chasing further pearls amidst multi-colored clouds, all on a metallic ground and surrounded by a lishui border. A five-character mark, Zhongzhengdian beiyong , is at one end. 99 ½ in. (252.7 cm.) x 60 in. (152.4 cm.)
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