Antique Textile Chinese Coral 1850s Rug
$4,500.00
| Stock number | 23957 |
| Size | 3 ft x 4 ft 6 in (0.91 m x 1.37 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1850 |
| Style | Textiles |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Coral / Salmon / Pink |
| Pattern | Allover, Floral |
Antique Textile Chinese Coral 1850s Rug, Circa Date: 1850s. This exceptional Chinese textile, dating to the mid-19th century, presents a powerful visual narrative executed in fine embroidery upon a ground of luminous, faded silk. The primary hue is a magnificent, deep coral color rugs, providing a vibrant backdrop for the detailed gold and brown threadwork that defines the composition. The upper register is dominated by auspicious imperial motifs: a fierce central dragon arches above a band of stylized clouds, flanked symmetrically by two majestic phoenixes. This pairing of the dragon (emperor) and phoenix (empress) signifies harmony and high status, characteristic of the finest antique rugs and textiles produced during the late Qing Dynasty.