Big Antique Light Ivory Color Chinese Dragon Medallion Knotted Pile Rug
| Stock number | 24466 |
| Size | 14 ft 10 in x 19 ft 6 in (4.52 m x 5.94 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1920 |
| Style | Chinese |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Ivory Beige Cream White |
| Pattern | Medallion |
Antique Large Chinese Chinese Medallion Knotted Rug, Circa Date: 1920s. This exceptional piece is characterized by its vast, open field, rendered in a sublime palette of ivory beige cream white color rugs. This restrained ground allows the intricate border work and symbolic medallions to achieve maximum visual impact, defining the rug's sophisticated presence. The three large, circular medallions punctuate the field, each intricately detailed with powerful, stylized creatures. These motifs are classic examples of dragons rugs iconography, symbolizing prosperity and good fortune, rendered here in striking navy blue and contrasting terracotta accents against the neutral ground. The composition is expertly framed by a complex, multi-layered border system utilizing deep indigo and cerulean blues.