Antique Blue and Ivory Chinese Ningxia Small Foo Dog Rug
| Stock number | 25165 |
| Size | 4 ft 4 in x 6 ft 2 in (1.32 m x 1.88 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1880 |
| Style | Ningxia |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Ivory Beige Cream White |
| Pattern | Allover, Geometric |
Antique Chinese - Ningxia Small Scatter Size Wool Ivory Rug, Country of Origin: China, Circa Date: 1880s. This exceptional late 19th-century weaving represents a superb example of antique rugs from the imperial tradition, characterized by its striking graphic clarity and use of limited, powerful color palettes. The open ivory field provides a dramatic contrast for the stylized motifs rendered in rich indigo and subtle camel tones, a characteristic frequently seen in Ningxia production. Given its dimensions, this piece functions perfectly as a small scatter size rug, ideal for adding historical depth to a hallway or intimate seating area. The primary iconography features multiple winged Foo Dogs, or guardian lions, depicted in various playful and protective poses, a classic symbolic element found throughout the decorative arts of Chinese rugs.