Antique Mid 18th century Chinese Horse Saddle Cover Yellow Ningxia Rug

Antique Chinese Knotted Saddle Cover, Circa Date: 1750s. This exceptional example of 18th-century Chinese weaving is distinguished by its highly unusual, lobed contour and sophisticated yellow palette. The rarity of its shape immediately marks it as a desirable piece among antique rugs. The central field employs a luminous, mellow yellow that has aged beautifully, placing it firmly within the category of yellow color rugs. This soft ground provides a striking contrast to the deep, dark tones used for the primary border and the scattered medallions, a classic pairing favored during the Qianlong era. Due to its unique dimensions and scale, this piece falls into the classification of small scatter size rugs.