Yellow and Blue Mid 18th Century Antique Chinese Ningxia Rug
$24,000.00
| Stock number | 25466 |
| Size | 6 ft 10 in x 11 ft 6 in (2.08 m x 3.51 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1750 |
| Style | Ningxia |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Ivory Beige Cream White |
| Pattern | Allover, Geometric |
Antique Chinese - Ningxia Yellow 1750s Rug, Circa Date: 1750s. This exceptional piece from the Qing Dynasty exemplifies the restrained elegance characteristic of Ningxia weaving. The expansive field is rendered in a luminous, pale straw tone, providing a sophisticated backdrop. The subtle variations in the wool create a rich texture, highlighting the masterful use of gold and yellow hues prevalent in Imperial Chinese textiles of the period. Unlike the dense compositions of later periods, the central field of this rug is remarkably open, featuring a highly subtle, repeating diamond lattice that functions as an effective allover design. This sparse approach allows the eye to appreciate the quality of the wool and the depth of the dye work in the surrounding elements. The effect is one of quiet grandeur, typical of pieces commissioned for scholarly or monastic settings.