Yungdrung(g'yung-drung)design
medallion surrounded by 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.
Cotton warp and weft, asymmetrical woolen knots in a good
condition.All vegetable dyed.
| Origin:
Baotou |
Shape:
Rectangle |
| Age:
Late 19th Century |
| Size: 64x107cm
(25"x42") |
| Material: 100%
Wool |
Woven: Hand-knotted |
| Background
Color: Blues |
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