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A pair of pillar (or wall-)-rugs (ka-thum) A rare pair, depicting monks, blowing a conch-trumpet. Both carpets have an identical inscription: dge slong 'phrin las 'bul lo. Ninxia/Mongolia, early 20th cent. Size of each carpet: 224 x 77 cm. |
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Folding table The front is beautifully carved with two deer and Chinese motifs. Tibet, 18th cent. Size: 57 x 30 x 30 cm. |
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Rug used for sitting or sleeping on (khaden) Interesting pattern, which is related to the famous 'tiger-rug'. Tibet, early 20th cent. Size: 81 x 159 cm. |
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Throne-back (gabney) Decorated with the Astamangala, the eight auspicious symbols. Tibet, early 20th cent. Size: 64 x 72 cm. |
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A selection of the many Bhutanese kira, kera and phankheb in our collection. Some beautiful examples, dating from the 19th century till more recent times. |
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