Antique Cream Wool Oriental Mongolian Hallway Runner Rug
| Stock number | 23951 |
| Size | 3 ft x 17 ft 10 in (0.91 m x 5.44 m) |
| Origin | Mongolia |
| Age | Circa 1860 |
| Style | Mongolian Design |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Ivory Beige Cream White |
| Pattern | Geometric |
Hallway Runner Rugs (3ft x 17.1ft), Country of Origin: China, Circa Date: 1860s. This exceptional piece from the late Qing Dynasty exemplifies the refined aesthetic of Chinese rugs from this period. Its long, narrow format suggests it was likely commissioned for a specific imperial or wealthy domestic interior. The composition is defined by a serene, minimalist field executed in a soft, luminous ivory beige cream tone. Against this neutral ground, the symbolic motifs—including stylized bats (fu) and wispy cloud bands—are rendered in contrasting shades of deep indigo and subtle slate blue, creating a sophisticated visual rhythm. Structurally, the rug relies heavily on geometric rugs principles, featuring repeating central medallions framed by highly structured, angular borders.