Antique Yellow Chinese Dragon Design Square Ningxia Rug
$23,400.00
| Stock number | 21843 |
| Size | 6 ft 9 in x 7 ft 3 in (2.06 m x 2.21 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1890 |
| Style | Ningxia |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Yellow / Gold / Orange |
| Pattern | Geometric, Medallion |
Antique Chinese - Ningxia Chinese Yellow 1890s Rug, Circa Date: 1890s. This exceptional late 19th-century square weaving represents the height of Imperial textile artistry found in the Ningxia region. The field is dominated by a pair of confronting Imperial Dragons, rendered in subtle grey and white tones with striking red accents, symbolizing power and good fortune, a classic feature of high-status antique rugs. The primary field color is a rich, luminous shade of yellow, a hue historically reserved for the Emperor and high-ranking officials in the Qing Dynasty. This brilliant central color is framed by an elaborate border system utilizing a sophisticated palette of deep aubergine, lavender, and vibrant cinnabar red, creating a powerful visual contrast that defines the square rug's ceremonial presence.