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an oriental rug with a dragon on a purple backgroundan image of a brown and red rug with a bird on it
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79 - Rug – Tibet (1880–1930) A thick wool carpet, hand-woven and …
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Estimate €800 - €1,200
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Description
Rug – Tibet (1880–1930) A thick wool carpet, hand-woven and hand-knotted in Tibet, featuring a majestic, stylised imperial dragon holding a flaming pearl; it rises from symbolic clouds and Lishui (the primordial waters) from which the three sacred peaks emerge. The Dragon is the guardian of sacred values; he pursues the luminous pearl, a symbol of happiness, abundance, wisdom and knowledge for its owner. Good condition. Dimensions: 195 x 58 cm. High-resolution photos: https://bit.ly/hdv-lausanne Exhibition: LA SALLE, 20 rue DROUOT, 75009 PARIS Monday 29 June 10am–6pm and Tuesday 30 June 2026 10am–5pm Live private sale 1004 LAUSANNE - SWITZERLAND: Thursday 2 July 2026, 2 pm Delivery of lots with no transport costs to PARIS, LYON, MARSEILLE and LAUSANNE a few days after the sale. Or dispatch from FRANCE at the buyer’s expense via the carrier of their choice.
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About the sale ATELIER BECAN (1890–1943) BASQUE PAINTINGS AND DRAWINGS, PARIS, PUBLICATION, 300 PRESS ILLUSTRATIONS – GOLD COINS – SILVERWARE – MATTON (1931–2008) – PAINTINGS – SCULPTURES – EROTIC ART – TIBETAN RUGS
Auction location
Auction time 07/02/2026 at 12:00 PM
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