Antique Textile Hallway Runner Wool Beige Rug
| Stock number | 23869 |
| Size | 1 ft 6 in x 7 ft 3 in (0.46 m x 2.21 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1900 |
| Style | Textile Arts, Textiles |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Ivory Beige Cream White |
| Pattern | Allover, Medallion |
Antique Textile Hallway Runner Wool Beige Rug, Circa Date: 1900s. This striking, narrow textile panel is a superb example of Chinese artistry from the turn of the 20th century. Its elongated dimensions place it squarely within the hallway runner category, suggesting its original function was likely ceremonial or decorative, perhaps as a banner or pillar hanging. The central motif features two powerful, stylized celestial dragons, rendered in meticulous embroidery that emphasizes their scales, claws, and flowing manes. These mythical beasts flank a central flaming pearl or sun disk, a potent symbol of wisdom and imperial authority in Chinese culture. Such pieces are highly sought after by collectors of antique rugs and textiles. The color palette is remarkably restrained and sophisticated, relying on high contrast between the mottled tobacco-brown ground and the figures.