"Beijing Ningxia Carpet, Circa 1920"
Chinese carpet decorated with 5 pentadactyl dragons in search of the sacred Pearl. Border of foaming waves..The Center is directed by 4 arrows that represent the Chinese cardinal points, which are five in number. The last, but not least, is the Center, which is considered a space, that of the Emperor, that of the Empire of China (the Middle Empire).
dōng / xī / nán / běi / Zhōng
East / West / South / North / Center
Size : 200x130 cm
Condition : Good. Patina of use, a wool point visible in the center (see photo)
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