A Chinese Khotan pictorial carpet, Khotan oasis, East Turkestan, circa early 20th century, the central field decorated with five vases with flowers and finger citron, surrounded by a border of stylised flowers and foliage., 122.05 in. long, 66.93 in. wide.
- Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
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