Antique Ningxia Chinese Allover Ivory Color 1880s Dragon Design Rug
$11,690.00
| Stock number | 23704 |
| Size | 9 ft x 11 ft 6 in (2.74 m x 3.51 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1880 |
| Style | Ningxia |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Ivory Beige Cream White |
| Pattern | Allover |
Antique Ningxia Chinese Allover Ivory 1880s Rug, Circa Date: 1880s. This exceptional example of a late 19th-century Chinese weaving features a dramatic and powerful central composition. Two majestic, serpentine dragons, rendered in deep indigo, dominate the field, locked in the traditional pursuit of the flaming pearl of wisdom. This piece stands as a testament to the enduring quality of antique rugs. The palette is deliberately restrained, emphasizing the graphic impact of the design. The expansive, luminous ground utilizes a soft, aged ivory color, providing a perfect foil for the bold, almost black-blue figures. This careful use of negative space allows the imperial symbolism to resonate with clarity and precision. Characteristic of the Ningxia region, the borders employ a series of geometric meanders and stylized cloud bands, framing the central action with classical precision.