Happy Coral Color Bird Design Medallion Antique Chinese Baotou Rug
| Stock number | 23427 |
| Size | 4 ft 4 in x 7 ft 2 in (1.32 m x 2.18 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1900 |
| Style | Baotou |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Coral / Salmon / Pink |
| Pattern | Geometric, Medallion |
Antique Chinese - Baotou Coral 1900s Rug, Country of Origin: China, Circa Date: 1900s. This exceptional example of Chinese rugs originates from the Baotou region, known for its distinctive aesthetic that favors strong geometric structure over the expansive, open fields often seen in Ningxia production. The precise drawing and saturated colors define the unique character of baotou weaving. The palette is restrained yet impactful, utilizing a rich, oxidized coral ground contrasted sharply with the soft, luminous ivory tones used for the primary motifs and borders. The central medallion, a powerful focal point, features a highly stylized mythological creature, likely a phoenix or dragon, rendered in negative space against the deep coral field, surrounded by a dense, repeating lattice of stylized floral forms.