The ‘coin’ motif used as an allover repeat pattern on this carpet resembles decorative coins or Chinese numismatic charms. Depicting cranes, qilin, lion-dogs, ritual objects and other auspicious symbols, each ‘coin’ appears to be unique. For a carpet with a ‘coin’ repeat centering a lion-dog medallion, please see The Andonian Lion-Dog Medallion and Coins Platform Cover (see Franses, Michael and Waterhouse, Rupert, eds., Lion-dogs Hundred Antiques Classical Chinese Carpets I, London, 2000, pl. 16).
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Overall very good condition. Areas of good full pile mixed with lower areas, especially in lower right field. Some areas of foundation exposed in these low areas. Area of moth damage along left side in outer solid indigo border. A few minor areas rewoven in the salmon field, the largest is 4 in. x 2 in.. The rewoven areas are slightly discolored and fairly obvious. Would benefit greatly from a professional cleaning.
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