Silk Khotan Rug China c. 1780, a rare silk carpet from the Khotan oasis in the Xinxiang region of China. The Oasis of Khotan had an abundance of Mulberry trees from which silk was produced for many centuries. Here Turkic forms intersect with Chinese elements in the most harmonious way. Some areas of cotton pile. Provenance: The James D. Burns Collection 4 ft. 11 in. x 7 ft. 5 in. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing