Coral Antique Cloud Band Chinese Dragon Koi Fish Design Silk Textile
| Stock number | 22575 |
| Size | 1 ft 8 in x 4 ft 6 in (0.51 m x 1.37 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1850 |
| Style | Textiles |
| Materials | Silk |
| Construction | Needlework / Textiles |
| Colors | Coral / Salmon / Pink |
| Pattern | Allover, Floral |
Antique Chinese - Textile Small Scatter Size Silk Coral Rug, Country of Origin: China, Circa Date: 1850s. This exquisite piece is not a traditional knotted carpet but a fine silk textile, likely originating from an imperial or high-ranking domestic setting within the Qing Dynasty. The craftsmanship is indicative of the sophisticated weaving traditions found in Chinese rugs of this period. The central motif features a meticulously embroidered dragon, a powerful symbol of imperial authority and good fortune, rendered in shimmering gold and white threads. This mythical creature is surrounded by stylized clouds and blooming peony flowers, set against the rich, saturated coral color ground. Woven entirely of silk, the surface possesses a distinctive luminescence that only natural fibers can achieve, lending depth to the intricate needlework.