Antique Chinese Coral Textile Small Scatter Size Wool Rug
| Stock number | 25294 |
| Size | 1 ft 6 in x 6 ft (0.46 m x 1.83 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1880 |
| Style | Textiles |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Needlework / Textiles |
| Colors | Coral / Salmon / Pink |
| Pattern | Floral |
Antique Chinese Coral Textile Small Scatter Size Wool Rug, Country of Origin: China, Circa Date: 1880s. This exceptional late 19th-century panel, while classified here as a small scatter size piece, is a magnificent example of traditional Chinese rugs and embroidery work, likely serving as a ceremonial skirt or wall hanging during the late Qing Dynasty. Executed primarily in fine silk and wool embroidery, this piece transcends the typical definition of a floor covering, existing rather as a highly decorative and narrative textile. The field is dominated by a rich, warm coral hue, providing a luminous backdrop for the densely populated figurative scenes that detail mythological and domestic life. The composition is divided into three main cartouches, each depicting complex scenes featuring children, scholars, and a prominent blue dragon, symbolizing imperial power and good fortune.