Antique Geometric Medallion Wool Hand Knotted Pile Ivory Beige Cream White 1880s Rug
| Stock number | 21978 |
| Size | 6 ft x 8 ft 6 in (1.83 m x 2.59 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1880 |
| Style | Ningxia |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Ivory Beige Cream White |
| Pattern | Geometric, Medallion |
Room Size Rugs (6ft x 8.06ft), Circa Date: 1880s. This exceptional late Qing Dynasty piece showcases the refined aesthetic of Chinese weaving, characterized by its open field and powerful border structure. The deep indigo key-fret border provides a strong frame for the central motifs, emphasizing the controlled use of line inherent in many geometric rugs of this period. The palette is classically restrained, utilizing a rich contrast between the saturated navy blue and the luminous field colors. The main ground is rendered in soft tones of ivory, beige, cream, white, allowing the central medallion to float dramatically within the composition. This medallion features two intricately rendered dragons, symbolizing power and good fortune, executed in shades of pale blue and ochre.