Antique Chinese Square Textile Blue 1825 Rug
$13,000.00
| Stock number | 25406 |
| Size | 3 ft x 3 ft 7 in (0.91 m x 1.09 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1825 |
| Style | Textiles |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Needlework / Textiles |
| Colors | Blue |
| Pattern | Floral, Medallion |
Antique Chinese Square Textile Blue 1825 Rug, Circa Date: 1825. This exceptional piece is not a woven carpet but a finely executed silk textile panel, likely intended as a square wall hanging or ceremonial covering. Its deep, muted indigo field establishes it firmly within the tradition of sophisticated blue color rugs from the Qing Dynasty, providing a dramatic backdrop for the elaborate embroidery. The composition centers around a complex, multi-lobed medallion rendered in soft taupe and pale lavender hues, contrasting beautifully against the dark ground. Swirling, mythological creatures—possibly stylized dragons or phoenixes—dominate the corners, lending a powerful symmetry characteristic of formal antique rugs of the period and demonstrating the highly skilled craftsmanship required for such detailed work.