Chinese Silk Dragon Carpet, Qing Dynasty
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A Chinese silk and metallic thread carpet, late Qing Dynasty, the central lobate medalion with a five-clawed dragon chasing a flaming pearl on a fretwork and flowerhead field, the lobate spandrels with further five-clawed dragons within an inner pearl border and wider meandering flowerhead border, 189 x 283 cm. Provenance: collection of Joaquim Eulalio do Nascimento e Silva, Donelly's Auctioneers, Perth, 7 October 2018. Other Notes: Joaquim Eulalio do Nascimento e Silva was ambassador to Chongqing from 26 May 1944 - 31 August 1946.
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- Qing Dynasty - The Qing Dynasty was the last imperial dynasty of China, ruling from 1644 to 1912. It was established by the Manchu people, who originated from the northeastern region of China. The Qing Dynasty was preceded by the Ming Dynasty and followed by the Republic of China.
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