Tapis Croix Bouddhiste - Tibet (Chine) - Lot 166

Lot n° 166
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300 - 500 EUR
Tapis Croix Bouddhiste - Tibet (Chine) - Lot 166
Tapis Croix Bouddhiste - Tibet (Chine) Period of the Chinese emperor GUANGXU (1875-1908). Hand-woven and hand-knotted wool carpet from Tibet, dimensions: 70 x 68 cm, excellent condition. "Swastika" the Buddhist Cross is in Tibet a graphic representation of eternity. There are 65 promising symbols on the Buddha's footprint and the "Swastika" is considered to be the first. It is found on the body, palms, chest or feet of the Buddha. It is used to mark the beginning of sacred texts or as a clothing decoration. Buddhists in India consider it to be "The Seal on the Heart of Buddha". 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. Lots will be delivered free of charge in Paris (rue Drouot), Lyon or Marseille a few days after the sale or will be sent at the buyer's expense by the carrier of his choice.
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