Traditional
chinese style medallion with stylized flowe There fruits design.
The peach(Amygdalus persica)- khambu(kham-bu) - in China is
an emblem of marriage and a symbol of immortality as well
as of longevity. The god of longevity is often pictured as
issuing from a peach. The pomegranate(punica granata) - Sendu(bse-'bru)
- symbolizes the hope for mumerous(male)offspring. The inedible,
fragrant citron (Citrus medica) - lumpang(slum-pang) - consisting
primarily of rind formed into projections resembling a grasping
hand, is known as Buddha's hand(Fo Shou) to the Chinese. It
is considered as symbol of happinese as it resembles a classic
posture of Buddha's hand with the index and little finger
pointed upward.) as well as butterfly on the each side. Cotton
warp and wool weft, asymmetrical woollen knots.All vegetable
dyed. Tere are two repairs in the middle.
| Origin: Baotou-Suiyuan |
Shape:
Rectangle |
| Age: Late
19th Century |
| Size:
66x136cm(2'2"x4'6") |
| Material: 100%
Wool |
Woven: Hand-knotted |
| Background
Color: Reds |
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