Antique 5 Chinese Dragons Wool Pile Hand Knotted Ningxia Coral Rug
| Stock number | 22406 |
| Size | 7 ft 2 in x 9 ft (2.18 m x 2.74 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1900 |
| Style | Ningxia |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Coral / Salmon / Pink |
| Pattern | Allover, Medallion |
Antique Chinese - Ningxia Chinese Coral 1900s Rug, Circa Date: 1900s. This exceptional Ningxia piece stands out immediately due to its striking and highly unusual palette. The expansive field is rendered in a delicate, sun-bleached coral hue, providing a sophisticated contrast to the deep indigo motifs. Such vibrant yet soft tones are highly sought after among collectors of coral color rugs. The composition is dominated by five powerful, stylized dragons, symbols of imperial authority and celestial power, rendered in rich navy blue. Unlike many contemporaneous designs that favored floral rugs or geometric repeats, this piece embraces traditional Chinese iconography with monumental scale. The central dragon is coiled, surrounded by four others in dynamic, ascending poses, all set against the subtly rendered cloud bands of the field.