Early 19th Century Artistic White Crane and Deer Design Antique Chinese Ningsia Rug 46743

Antique Chinese Ningsia Rug, China, Country of Origin: Cina, Circa Date: Early 19th Century – This unmistakably magnificent antique Chinese rug, a Ningsia rug, tells a symbolic story with birds, animals and auspicious figures. The daring bidirectional composition uses traditional motifs and a classical palette of camel brown and indigo to create an original design. Asymmetric elements, flattened shrubs, animals with composite perspective and zigzagging land elements beautifully fit together to create a perfectly balanced composition that makes the auspicious crane the definite focal point of the expertly decorated field. Golden-yellow lotus blossoms superimposed over T-shaped fretwork borders give the traditional pattern a uniquely modern appearance. This elegant antique Chinese Ningsia rug embodies the essence of Chinese design by incorporating auspicious motifs, sophisticated com-positional elements and stylized figures that work together wonderfully.