Tsukdruck tiger carpet,
Tibet, c. 130 x 78 cm, beginning of the 20th century, tsukdruk carpets represent one of the earliest forms of pile weaving according to a technique that is similar to the loop and cut system, the present rare specimen with thick, deep wool is woven in three connected narrow stripes and executed on a back-strap loom, the rare tiger pattern indicates that this item was a ritual object destined for a high-ranking Tibetan lama, in superb condition. (MA)
Lit.: John T. Wertime, Origins of pile weaving, Back to basics, Hali, issue 100, pp. 86–97.
30.04.2015 - 17:00
- Realized price: **
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EUR 4,750.-
- Estimate:
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EUR 4,000.- to EUR 5,000.-
- Starting bid:
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EUR 3,800.-
Tsukdruck tiger carpet,
Tibet, c. 130 x 78 cm, beginning of the 20th century, tsukdruk carpets represent one of the earliest forms of pile weaving according to a technique that is similar to the loop and cut system, the present rare specimen with thick, deep wool is woven in three connected narrow stripes and executed on a back-strap loom, the rare tiger pattern indicates that this item was a ritual object destined for a high-ranking Tibetan lama, in superb condition. (MA)
Lit.: John T. Wertime, Origins of pile weaving, Back to basics, Hali, issue 100, pp. 86–97.
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| Auction: | Oriental Carpets, Textiles and Tapestries |
| Auction type: | Saleroom auction |
| Date: | 30.04.2015 - 17:00 |
| Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
| Exhibition: | 25.04. - 30.04.2015 |
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