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The Practical Book of Oriental Rugs

Part 2 — CHINESE RUGS

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CHINESE RUG.
CHINESE RUG.

CHINESE RUG

Size 23' × 24'

BY COURTESY OF COSTIKYAN & CO., NEW YORK CITY.

Presented by the late Mr. J. Pierpont Morgan to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City. A very unique and beautiful piece. It is one of the most celebrated and costly rugs in America. The cloud bands and the five clawed Chinese dragons are framed in by the Chinese fret.

(See page 301)

CHINA.
CHINA.
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