Rare Antique Chinese Floral Wool Square Saddle Horse Cover Ningxia Rug
| Stock number | 26041 |
| Size | 2 ft 6 in x 2 ft 6 in (0.76 m x 0.76 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1800 |
| Style | Horse Covers, Ningxia |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Ivory Beige Cream White |
| Pattern | Allover, Floral |
Antique Chinese Allover Floral Wool Hand Knotted Pile 1800s Rug, Country of Origin: China, Circa Date: 1800s. This exceptional square example of the Chinese weaving tradition showcases the sophisticated palette and intricate symbolism favored during the Qing Dynasty. Woven entirely from natural wool, the dense, plush pile of this square textile retains a remarkable softness, a testament to the quality of 19th-century craftsmanship. The field is dominated by a rich, warm camel hue, subtly shifting between shades of gold and tan, providing a luminous backdrop for the complex allover floral design. Delicate sprays of stylized blossoms, interspersed with traditional Chinese iconography like the butterfly, float across the surface of this square piece without a central medallion, creating visual harmony.