Tsukdruk silk,
Tibet, c. 104 x 83 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 & cut system, the present rare and extremely fine specimen in silk is woven in three connected narrow stripes and executed on a back-strap loom, these weaves were often meant to serve as blankets, the use of yellow silk 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.
16.09.2014 - 12:00
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EUR 2.400,- a EUR 3.000,-
Tsukdruk silk,
Tibet, c. 104 x 83 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 & cut system, the present rare and extremely fine specimen in silk is woven in three connected narrow stripes and executed on a back-strap loom, these weaves were often meant to serve as blankets, the use of yellow silk 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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| Asta: | Tappeti orientali, tessuti, arazzi |
| Tipo d'asta: | Asta in sala |
| Data: | 16.09.2014 - 12:00 |
| Luogo dell'asta: | Wien | Palais Dorotheum |
| Esposizione: | 11.09. - 16.09.2014 |