Antique Ningxia Chinese Medallion Beige 1775 Hallway Runner Rug
| Stock number | 24196 |
| Size | 2 ft 9 in x 7 ft (0.84 m x 2.13 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1775 |
| Style | Ningxia |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Ivory Beige Cream White |
| Pattern | Allover, Floral |
Antique Ningxia Chinese Medallion Beige 1775 Hallway Runner Rug, Circa Date: 1775. This exquisite example of 18th-century weaving hails from the Ningxia region of China, renowned for its restrained elegance and sophisticated use of negative space. Its long and narrow format makes it a perfect choice for those seeking hallway runner rugs. The palette is strikingly minimalist, relying primarily on a rich, saturated indigo blue set against a subtly variegated field of natural hues. This careful selection of colors emphasizes the clarity of the design, a hallmark of the best Qing Dynasty textiles. The aged patina of the field has developed a warm, honeyed tone, characteristic of fine ivory beige cream weavings. The central design features three distinct, circular medallions filled with intricate, stylized cloud-band motifs (T'ao T'ieh elements).