THE EIGHT HORSES OF KING MU

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Imperial Workshops of Beijing
China

Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
Qianlong period (1736-1795)

184 x 278 cm

Asymmetrical knot
Silk pile, gilded copper threads
Cotton warp and weft

Excellent condition

The inscription reads:
Baohedian Beiyong
Made for the Hall of Preserving Harmony

Provenance:
Collection of Alejandro Kalpakian, Buenos Aires

IMPERIAL CARPETS – KUNLUN

Arising from the Ocean of Eternity, the mountainous range of Kunlun was referred to in early literature as the origin of all things on earth and the residence of the Queen Mother of the West, one of the Daoist deities.

Praised in early literature as vehicles transporting immortals to heavenly realms, Cranes symbolized longevity and wisdom and were important constituents of Xiwangmu’s realm. Besides, the eight remarkable horses that belonging to King Mu Wang (1001-947 BC) were also vehicles transporting immortals to heaven.
Since the earliest phases of Chinese history, dragons were seen as intermediaries between heaven and earth. Casting light onto the Gate of Heaven, they allowed one to glimpse the wondrous residence of immortal beings.

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