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Antique Chinese Ningxia Large Room Size Wool Ivory Foo Dog Lion Rug
| Stock number | 21724 |
| Size | 8 ft 2 in x 17 ft 3 in (2.49 m x 5.26 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1850 |
| Style | Ningxia |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Ivory Beige Cream White |
| Pattern | Geometric, Medallion |
Antique Chinese - Ningxia Large Room Size Wool Ivory Rug, Circa Date: 1850s. This exceptional example of a Ningxia weaving represents the pinnacle of 19th-century Chinese textile art. Its substantial dimensions qualify it as a true room size rug, ideal for anchoring a grand interior. Such pieces are highly sought after by collectors of antique rugs who value rarity and historical provenance. The expansive field is rendered in a luminous, aged ivory tone, providing a perfect canvas for the intricate symbolic motifs. The palette is restrained, featuring striking contrasts of deep indigo blue and soft russet accents that highlight the auspicious "Hundred Antiques" scattered across the ground, symbolizing prosperity and good fortune.
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