{"product_id":"hand-knotted-tibetan-khaden-rug-snow-lion-medallions","title":"Hand-Knotted Tibetan Khaden Rug | Snow Lion Medallions","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA truly exceptional and scholarly piece, this remarkable Tibetan rug presents an unusually sophisticated and iconographically rich composition, centred around a sequence of coin-like medallions—each enclosing a pairing of mythological and symbolic creatures. Such an arrangement is exceedingly rare, and in its conceptual clarity and decorative refinement, it stands apart as a highly distinctive example within the corpus of Tibetan weaving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis coin-shaped medallions enclose both 2 mythical creatures: a phoenix and a snow lion within a single, unified frame. The phoenix, with its squared wings and composed bearing, reflects the influence of Ming-period Chinese textile traditions, conveying refinement and order. In contrast, the snow lion—depicted frontally with a lively, almost whimsical expression—embodies the vitality and spiritual character of Tibetan visual culture. Their coexistence within each roundel creates a compelling dialogue, uniting courtly elegance with indigenous symbolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe field is further enlivened by lotus blossoms, birds, and butterflies, introducing movement and reinforcing themes of harmony and transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eReferenced from \"Dream Weavers - Textile Art of the Tibetan Plateau, Pages 54 \u0026amp; 55, Plate 3.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge: Late 19th to early 20th century (circa 1880–1920)\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Structurally sound, no repairs and overall very well preserved\u003cbr\u003eWarp: Z 2 S ivory wool\u003cbr\u003eWeft: 1 shed ivory wool\u003cbr\u003eKnots: 3 ply yarn, wool\u003cbr\u003e9h x 5v: 45 kpsi\u003cbr\u003eColours (6): Medium blue \/ light blue \/ orange \/ pink \/ tan \/ rose\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 89 cm x 164 cm (35.0 in x 64.6 in)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pino De Giosa Art Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43242683007041,"sku":"27-04-03","price":0.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0683\/4782\/2145\/files\/hand-knotted-tibetan-khaden-rug-snow-lion-medallions-front.jpg?v=1767770308","url":"https:\/\/pdg.art\/products\/hand-knotted-tibetan-khaden-rug-snow-lion-medallions","provider":"Pino De Giosa Art Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}