Antique Ningxia Hallway Runner Wool Yellow Rug
| Stock number | 23698 |
| Size | 5 ft 4 in x 8 ft 6 in (1.63 m x 2.59 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1750 |
| Style | Ningxia |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Yellow / Gold / Orange |
| Pattern | Floral, Medallion |
Antique Ningxia Hallway Runner Wool Yellow Rug, Circa Date: 1750s. This exceptional Chinese textile originates from the Ningxia region, renowned for producing some of the most sophisticated antique rugs of the Qing Dynasty. Its narrow format suggests it was commissioned for a specific imperial or high-status domestic setting, prioritizing elegance and restraint over excessive ornamentation. The field presents a magnificent, saturated yellow hue—a color traditionally associated with imperial power and prosperity in China. Scattered across this luminous ground are delicate, stylized floral and foliate motifs rendered primarily in deep indigo and subtle beige. The contrast between the brilliant field and the dark accents creates visual depth, characteristic of the finest yellow rugs from this period.