Antique Square Dragon Chinese Allover Floral Textile Art
| Stock number | 23770 |
| Size | 9 ft 10 in x 10 ft (3.00 m x 3.05 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1820 |
| Style | Textiles |
| Materials | Silk |
| Construction | Needlework / Textiles |
| Colors | Ivory Beige Cream White |
| Pattern | Allover, Floral |
Antique Square Dragon Chinese Allover Floral Textile Art, Country of Origin: China, Circa Date: 1820s. This piece is a remarkable example of early 19th-century artistry. The vibrant embroidery and symbolic motifs are characteristic of Chinese rugs from the Qing Dynasty period, offering a glimpse into imperial decorative traditions. Unlike traditional pile carpets, this exquisite piece is a finely crafted flat weave textile, likely intended as a ceremonial hanging or decorative panel rather than a typical floor covering. The delicate needlework on this square composition prominently features powerful five-clawed dragons and stylized cloud bands, symbols of celestial power and good fortune. The ground color is a luminous, aged ivory beige, providing a perfect, subtle canvas for the detailed polychrome silk embroidery.