Antique Chinese Horse Cover, Origin: China, Circa: Turn of the 20th century – This beautiful antique Chinese cover is a fascinating composition, steeped in cultural significance and history. Boasting the traditional colors of blue and gold that are often found in Chinese weaves of various sorts, this horse cover is an elegant piece that also boasts a very specific and practical utility. The horse cover is bounded on the outside by a thick border of black, which is punctuated by beautifully rendered floral details. All of this surrounds the central portion of this antique Chinese horse cover, which is a deep and rich shade of blue. Punctuating this rich blue field is a series of golden details, including a pair of gorgeous golden Chinese floral details. A fascinating piece of cultural history as well as beautiful composition of its own merit, this antique Chinese horse cover is a fascinating piece.
Nazmiyal Collection Archive Record
This rug has been sold and is preserved in the Nazmiyal Collection digital archive for historical documentation and collector education.
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Antique Chinese Horse Cover 47691
Size: 1 ft 10 in x 4 ft 3 in (0.56 m x 1.3 m)
Origin: Chinese Rugs
Style: Horse Covers
A fascinating pice of cultural history as well as beautiful composition of its own merit, this antique Chinese horse cover is a fascinating piece.
