Antique Chinese - Mongolian Chinese Knotted Rug
| Stock number | 20411 |
| Size | 8 ft 2 in x 9 ft 6 in (2.49 m x 2.90 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1860 |
| Style | Mongolian Design |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Ivory Beige Cream White |
| Pattern | Geometric, Medallion |
Antique Chinese - Mongolian Chinese Knotted Rug, Circa Date: 1860s. This exceptional example of late Qing Dynasty weaving immediately captures attention through its dramatic use of negative space and high-contrast palette. The clarity of the design is characteristic of the finest 19th-century antique rugs from this region. The primary field is dominated by a striking central medallion featuring the stylized Shou character for longevity, framed by angular, stepped elements. This powerful central design is balanced by scattered, stylized cloud bands (lingzhi), floating gracefully across the expansive ivory color rugs field, a testament to the sophisticated restraint of the weaver. The structure of the composition is rigorously defined by the complex border system.