Yellow Mid 19th Century Antique Scenic Pictorial Chinese Dragon Silk Textile
$17,200.00
| Stock number | 22387 |
| Size | 5 ft 2 in x 13 ft 4 in (1.57 m x 4.06 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1850 |
| Style | Textiles |
| Materials | Silk |
| Construction | Needlework / Textiles |
| Colors | Yellow / Gold / Orange |
| Pattern | Allover, Floral |
Mid 19th Century Antique Scenic Pictorial Chinese Dragon Silk Textile, Circa Date: 1850s. This exceptional textile piece, originating from the late Qing Dynasty, is a rare example of a silk panel adapted for use as a floor covering. Its delicate construction and narrative imagery elevate it beyond typical antique rugs into the realm of fine art. Woven entirely of lustrous silk, the field is dominated by a rich, saturated yellow, a color historically reserved for Imperial use in China. The subtle sheen of the fiber catches the light, giving the textile a dynamic quality unique among yellow rugs. The design is highly pictorial, depicting scenes of immortals and scholars within a stylized landscape of pagodas, swirling clouds, and cranes.