a magnificent scalloped-cornered under-saddle carpet made of the highest quality wool from Inner Mongolia (China), probably made in the Baotou area. The center field uses the running swastika design to good effect, and is centrally 'embossed' with a plain circular roundel of undyed wool. The carpet is in immaculate condition and although it can be seen as having been used at times - by the wear on the leather surrounding the girth strap 'holes' - it has obviously been a treasured possession used only use on very special occasions and more likely kept as an "heirloom" as it were. a truly elegant, rare, collectors piece.(Provenance; previously in Charlotte Horstmann's own collection, Hong Kong.) For more photos and more detailed information please see https://warpandweft.club/portfolio-item/baotou-suiyuan-item-11/ (For more detailed information on saddle carpets please also see https://warpandweft.club/saddle-carpet-shapes/)