Antique Ningxia Room Size Wool Brown, Straw Rug
| Stock number | 24276 |
| Size | 7 ft 3 in x 12 ft 6 in (2.21 m x 3.81 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1650 |
| Style | Ningxia |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Ivory Beige Cream White |
| Pattern | Allover |
Antique Ningxia Room Size Wool Brown, Straw Rug, Country of Origin: China, Circa Date: 1650s. This exceptional textile artifact dates to the early Qing Dynasty, representing one of the finest examples of antique rugs available today. Its age and provenance place it firmly within the most revered category of collectible textiles, offering a tangible link to the imperial weaving traditions of the 17th century. The central field features an elegant, slightly dispersed allover pattern composed primarily of Ruyi cloud scrolls, rendered in varying shades of deep indigo, pale white, and khaki. This symbolic motif, representing good fortune and celestial connection, is characteristic of imperial commissions from this period in Chinese rug production, demonstrating profound artistic and cultural depth.