Antique Small Square Mid 19th Century Chinese Ningxia Yellow Rug
$6,000.00
| Stock number | 22580 |
| Size | 2 ft 2 in x 2 ft 2 in (0.66 m x 0.66 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1840 |
| Style | Ningxia |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Yellow / Gold / Orange |
| Pattern | Allover, Floral |
Antique Chinese - Ningxia Chinese Yellow 1840s Rug, Circa Date: 1840s. This exceptional Ningxia piece from the Qing Dynasty presents a sophisticated study in contrast. The central field is dominated by a rich, variegated tone, characteristic of the period's preferred palette, earning it the designation Chinese Yellow. The field employs a subtle, tone-on-tone allover design of stylized floral rosettes, rendered in high-low pile to create textural depth. This dense patterning is typical of 19th-century Chinese court aesthetics, offering visual complexity without overwhelming the space. A powerful, multi-layered border frames the composition, utilizing a deep indigo ground accented by the classic Greek Key (Meander) motif in complementary yellow and light blue hues.