Tapis Phoenix - Tibet (Chine) - Lot 152

Lot n° 152
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1000 - 2000 EUR
Tapis Phoenix - Tibet (Chine) - Lot 152
Tapis Phoenix - Tibet (Chine) Period of the Chinese emperor GUANGXU (1875-1908). Hand-woven and hand-knotted wool carpet in Tibet, beautiful decoration of a Phoenix among clouds, size : 155 x 88 cm. Good condition. The Phoenix is one of the four gods of Chinese mythology, often associated with the Dragon, and is the emblem of the Empress and the Dragon that of the Emperor. The clouds surrounding the Phoenix, sacred to Tibetan Buddhists, are for the Chinese the symbol of cosmic life, protecting the emperor who is considered the son of heaven. Provenance: Sandro Volta Collection (1900-1986) and descendants. Sandro Volta was a writer, journalist and art collector. He wrote the preface to the "Manifesto of Dadaism" by his friend Tristan Tzara. Part of his collection was sold by Maître Rheims at Hôtel Drouot on 16 and 17 May 1957. He was a correspondent for the newspaper LA STAMPA from 1925 to 1932 in China, Tibet and Vietnam. The lots are delivered free of charge in Paris (rue Drouot), Lyon or Marseille a few days after the sale or are sent at the buyer's expense by the carrier of his choice.
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