Mid 19th Century Light Cream and Blue Antique Chinese Room Size Ningxia Rug
$52,000.00
| Stock number | 21096 |
| Size | 7 ft 2 in x 13 ft 2 in (2.18 m x 4.01 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1850 |
| Style | Ningxia |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Ivory Beige Cream White |
| Pattern | Floral, Medallion |
Antique Chinese - Ningxia Chinese Ivory 1850s Rug, Country of Origin: China, Circa Date: 1850s. This exceptional example of ningxia style weaving presents a breathtaking contrast, utilizing a deep indigo border to frame a luminous field. The overall design is characteristic of the mid-19th century Qing Dynasty aesthetic, favoring open space over dense patterning, which allows the quality of the natural dyes to truly resonate. The open, spacious composition is highly prized, allowing the soft ivory ground to dominate the visual space. Scattered across the field are delicate, stylized vine and butterfly motifs rendered in varying shades of blue, centered around a traditional circular medallion featuring the Shou symbol for longevity. This restrained palette emphasizes the precision of the knotting and the sophisticated balance achieved by the weaver.