Beautiful and Rare Antique Silk Dragon Chinese Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Antique Chinese Rug, Circa date: Late 19th Century – Like many other breathtaking Chinese pieces, this elegant silk rug uses powerful colors against neutral backgrounds to highlight details and forms. Here, an elegantly arching dragon draws the viewer’s attention to the core of this antique Chinese rug, where the dragon’s bright red resplendence stands out against the murky darkness of the backdrop. Several red clouds surround the dragon, signifying its ascent into the sky. Around the antique rug is a rigid border that stands in thematic contrast to the freely flowing elements within, helping add character to the scene, as if the imagery was captured from a still of life.
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 Silk Dragon Chinese Rug 48977
Size: 5 ft 8 in x 10 ft 10 in (1.73 m x 3.3 m)
Origin: Chinese Rugs
Style: Chinese Rugs
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