A colorful East Turkestan Khotan rug from the early 20th century
Measures: 4’4″ x 9’1”
Measures: 4’4″ x 9’1”
Khotan, an ancient Buddhist kingdom, was located on a branch of the famous Silk Road in Eastern Turkestan, in what is modern-day Xinjiang, China. Carpets from this region, though made in the cities of Kashgar and Yarkand as well as Khotan, are often called Samarkand rugs, after the name of the Uzbek city on the Silk Road that served as a major commercial hub for the sale and export of textile.
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Dimensions:Width: 52 in (132.08 cm)Length: 109 in (276.86 cm)
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Style:Chinoiserie(In the Style Of)
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Materials and Techniques:WoolHand-Painted
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Place of Origin:East Turkestan
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Period:1910-1919
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Date of Manufacture:circa 1910
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Condition:Good
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Seller Location:New York, NY
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Reference Number:Seller: 8865 J & D Oriental Rug Co.Seller: LU908724305882
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