Ivory Antique Mongolian Dragon Design Room Size Chinese Carpet

$26,500.00

This magnificent room-sized antique Chinese carpet, dating from the late nineteenth century, is a superlative example of Mongolian-influenced weaving, a style that represents the powerful intersection of Buddhist cosmology and imperial Chinese artistry. Historically, rugs from the Mongolian border regions (often classified as Ningxia or Suiyuan) were distinct from the floral-heavy designs of the coastal cities, instead favoring a bold, symbolic language that reflected the spiritual and nomadic heritage of the northern steppes. This specific specimen features a luminous ivory field—a choice that was exceptionally rare and prestigious, as it provided a "sacred canvas" for the most potent of all Asian motifs: the Imperial Dragon.