Small Size Wool Pile Antique Rare Chinese Saddle Horse Cover

$2,700.00

This early 20th-century Chinese rug saddle or horse cover is a rare and highly collectible artifact from the Qing Dynasty, representing a sophisticated category of "Utilitarian Art." While room-sized antique Chinese carpets were often intended for stationary luxury, these equestrian textiles were crafted for the nomadic movement and ceremonial prestige of the Chinese and Mongolian elite, making them a significant find for connoisseurs of East Asian tribal weaving. The composition is defined by its unique butterfly or "winged" silhouette, specifically designed to drape across a horse’s back. The field is typically divided into two mirrored sections that would hang on either side of the animal.