woven with a design of a flowering shrub in a jardinière, surrounded by an archaistic phoenix scroll frame that runs down the sides and fills the corners, with bamboo growing from behind the frame to the right and two elaborate lanterns hanging from the frame to the left, all against a metallic ground, enclosed by a border of geometric floral panels interrupted by everlasting knots at the corners and floral medallions on the sides, all within a blue band inscribed to the top Wenhua Dian yuyong (for Imperial use in the Wenhua Hall)

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Overall the colors of the carpet have faded, there are losses to the frayed edges and there is wear consistent with age and use.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.