Antique Chinese - Textile Small Scatter Size Silk & Metallic Thread Black Rug
$11,700.00
| Stock number | 21957 |
| Size | 2 ft 6 in x 4 ft 4 in (0.76 m x 1.32 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1870 |
| Style | Textiles |
| Materials | Silk & Metallic Thread |
| Construction | Flat Weave |
| Colors | Black |
| Pattern | Floral |
Antique Chinese - Textile Small Scatter Size Silk & Metallic Thread Black Rug, Circa Date: 1870s. This exquisite Qing Dynasty textile, likely a highly decorative panel or robe border, is a stunning example of late 19th-century imperial embroidery. Executed in lustrous silk and shimmering metallic thread, the piece presents a dramatic contrast against the deep indigo ground. Its dimensions classify it as a small scatter size, perfect for display as fine art rather than floor covering. The primary field is dominated by two powerful, five-clawed imperial dragons, rendered in complex gold couching and silk shading, emerging from turbulent waves and auspicious clouds. The craftsmanship highlights the mythical struggle between the terrestrial and celestial realms, a common theme in high-status Chinese art.