Tapis Chauves-souris et Lotus - Tibet (Chine) - Lot 173

Lot n° 173
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Tapis Chauves-souris et Lotus - Tibet (Chine) - Lot 173
Tapis Chauves-souris et Lotus - Tibet (Chine) Period of the Chinese emperor GUANGXU (1875-1908). Hand-woven and hand-knotted wool carpet in Tibet, beautiful decoration of bats surrounding a red lotus, its dimensions: 167 x 90 cm. Good condition. The bat, with its longevity of up to 40 years, is a symbol of happiness, longevity and prosperity for the Chinese. The lotus flower is sacred to Buddhists. It represents purity of mind and body, the spiritual awakening of rising above life's obstacles and adversities, like the lotus that grows in a muddy pond before blooming in wonder. 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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