Antique Square Ningxia Chinese Geometric Beige 1850s Rug
| Stock number | 23758 |
| Size | 4 ft 10 in x 5 ft 6 in (1.47 m x 1.68 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1850 |
| Style | Ningxia |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Ivory Beige Cream White |
| Pattern | Allover, Floral |
Antique Square Ningxia Chinese Geometric Beige 1850s Rug, Circa Date: 1850s. This exceptional example of 19th-century Chinese weaving captures the restrained elegance typical of the Ningxia region. The field of this square rug is dominated by a warm, luminous beige ground, providing a perfect contrast to the deep indigo used in the primary motifs. We specialize in sourcing the finest examples of antique rugs from this period. The central design features a mesmerizing, repeating pattern of stylized floral sprays, likely peonies or chrysanthemums, interspersed with small, highly abstract zoomorphic figures. This combination of botanical and animal iconography is characteristic of Qing Dynasty textiles, suggesting prosperity and longevity. The overall effect is one of sophisticated, yet playful, symmetry within its square proportions.