Coral Antique Chinese Dragon Design Pillar Carpet Hallway Runner Rug
$17,000.00
| Stock number | 22725 |
| Size | 2 ft 9 in x 7 ft 10 in (0.84 m x 2.39 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1880 |
| Style | Ningxia |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Coral / Salmon / Pink |
| Pattern | Allover |
Antique Chinese Pillar Carpet Hallway Runner Rug, Country of Origin: China, Circa Date: 1880s. This exceptional example of late Qing Dynasty weaving is a rare pillar carpet, which due to its long and narrow dimensions, serves as a stunning hallway runner. Its vibrant coral ground and striking iconography immediately distinguish it among antique rugs. The field is dominated by a powerful, five-clawed Imperial dragon rendered in deep indigo and light blue, soaring amidst stylized ruyi clouds. This motif symbolizes imperial authority and protection, a common and highly revered element within Chinese rugs of this period. The long, narrow format makes it an ideal choice for hallway runner rugs, allowing for a vertical, sequential arrangement of these powerful symbols. While originally designed for architectural use, this piece functions perfectly as a decorative hallway runner.