Antique Chinese - Ningxia China - Ningxia Knotted Rug
| Stock number | 21506 |
| Size | 4 ft x 6 ft 8 in (1.22 m x 2.03 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1850 |
| Style | Ningxia |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Ivory Beige Cream White |
| Pattern | Allover, Geometric |
Antique Chinese - Ningxia China - Ningxia Knotted Rug, Circa Date: 1850s. This exceptional mid-19th century Ningxia piece exemplifies the sophisticated weaving tradition of Northern China. Such antique rugs were often commissioned for use in Buddhist monasteries or imperial residences, lending them a profound cultural significance beyond mere decoration. The palette is defined by a luminous, saturated camel field, characteristic of the finest Ningxia production. The subtle variations in the wool create a rich patina, establishing a foundation of warm brown earth tone that perfectly offsets the sparse, symbolic motifs rendered in deep indigo and pale sky blue, a classic Qing Dynasty combination. The design employs an open, free-floating composition, utilizing an allover pattern of auspicious Chinese iconography.