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LOT 2771
Tibetan Woven Wool Dragon Rug
TIBET, CIRCA 1900 A.D.
59 7/8 x 31 3/4 in. (3.09 kg, 152 x 80.5 cm).
With confronting serpentine dragons amidst flames, with ruyi and Lishui striped border.
ProvenanceAcquired Bonham's, Knightsbridge, 1st November 2021, no.297 (part).
From the collection of Mr Carlos Bahamonde, Manchester, UK.
See Collection of Robert and Lois Baylis; item no.294.1; Sotheby's Arts d'Asie, 12 June 2025, lot 26.
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LOT 2771
Tibetan Woven Wool Dragon Rug
Estimate £300 - 400€350 - 460 (for guidance only)$410 - 540 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£150 (EUR 174; USD 203) +BP*
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