Mid 18th Century Antique Chinese Dragon Ningxia Square Rug
$140,400.00
| Stock number | 23371 |
| Size | 3 ft 2 in x 3 ft 6 in (0.97 m x 1.07 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1750 |
| Style | Ningxia |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Ivory Beige Cream White |
| Pattern | Medallion |
Antique Chinese - Ningxia Brown 1750s Square Rug, Country of Origin: China, Circa Date: 1750s. This exceptional piece represents the finest tradition of antique rugs produced during the height of the Qing Dynasty, offering a rare glimpse into the sophisticated textile art of 18th-century Asia. The composition features a remarkably clear, open field rendered in a warm, earthy tone, characteristic of the period's preference for natural dyes. The sparse, powerful iconography is typical of Chinese rugs from the Ningxia region, emphasizing profound symbolic meaning over dense pattern work, allowing the central motif to dominate the visual space of this Square format. At the heart of the design is a powerful, stylized dragon rendered in deep indigo and light blue, set against a subtle, lighter medallion.