Large, very old wool velvet carpet on a salmon-pink... Lot 167

Large, very old wool velvet carpet on a salmon-pink wool foundation with original symmetrical disk-shaped lotus flower branches framing a central medallion with Fô dogs. Four spandrels with flowering plants. Four borders, the main one decorated in the same way as the central field. China, Beijing. Late 18th century - Early 19th century. L_236 cm l_169 cm Natural wear and oxidation. Restorations.