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RUG # SIZE ft. & in. TYPE, APPROX. AGE PRICE
#5472 2.6x5.7 Ningxia rug, hand knotted wool, China, late 19thC, a very dualistic rug with two large chrysanthemums (one light, one dark, one male, one female) with the yin and yang symbol at the center of each flower, a Vajra is the focal point of the rug, several shades of rose and blue, yellow, khaki, and ivory, generally good condition with good pile, ends professionally rewoven, The chrysanthemum is considered a joyous symbol, the yellow chrysanthemum is called "Heaven full of stars" and the ragged mauve chrysanthemum is called "Drunk with wine made from peaches of the immortals".* $1100.0

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*source: "Outlines of Chinese Symbolism and Art Motives" by C. A. S. Williams