Antique Coral Chinese Dragon Cloud Band Design Saddle Horse Cover Rug
$7,100.00
| Stock number | 21981 |
| Size | 2 ft 6 in x 4 ft 2 in (0.76 m x 1.27 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1930 |
| Style | Horse Covers |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Coral / Salmon / Pink |
| Pattern | Allover, Floral |
Antique Chinese Small Scatter Size Wool Coral Rug, Circa Date: 1930s. This exceptional textile presents a unique, specialized form, likely intended as a ceremonial saddle cover or wall hanging, rather than a traditional floor covering. Its specific dimensions place it squarely within the small scatter size category, making it an intimate and highly collectible piece of early 20th-century Chinese weaving. The field is dominated by a pair of highly stylized, mirrored Imperial dragons rendered in deep indigo and black, their fierce faces accented with vibrant gold and red details. These mythical beasts, symbols of power and good fortune, twist amidst abstract cloud bands and stylized motifs. While the primary iconography is zoomorphic, the surrounding decorative elements often borrow from traditional floral rugs patterns, lending complexity to the overall design schema.