Antique Ivory Chinese Dragon Peking Square Rug
| Stock number | 19737 |
| Size | 8 ft 7 in x 9 ft 4 in (2.62 m x 2.84 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1880 |
| Style | Peking |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Ivory Beige Cream White |
| Pattern | Geometric, Medallion |
Antique Chinese - Peking Chinese Ivory 1880s Rug, Circa Date: 1880s. This exceptional square example of late Qing Dynasty weaving represents the pinnacle of Imperial Chinese textile art. Its composition, featuring a delicate field color, places it among the most desirable ivory color rugs from the period, contrasting sharply with the saturated indigo borders. The expansive central field, rendered in a soft, luminous ivory, provides a dramatic stage for the mythological iconography. The sheer scale and quality of the knotting suggest this textile was intended for a grand reception hall or palace chamber, making it one of the most striking square room size rugs to survive from 19th-century Peking workshops. The primary visual narrative is dominated by powerful, sinuous dragons rendered in shades of cobalt and pale blue, soaring amidst stylized clouds and auspicious symbols.