Antique Chinese Rug, Origin: China, Circa: Early 20th Century – This unique medallion antique Chinese Rug features an animal pictorial framed by images representing the twelve traditional signs of the Chinese zodiac, including the snake, rat, ox, monkey, tiger, rabbit, dragon, horse, ram, rooster, dog and pig. Simple frame-like borders with poly-chromatic accents enclose the characteristically dark and subtly abrashed blue field of this antique Chinese carpet woven in the 1890s. This outstanding antique carpet features a naturally minimalist composition woven with a timeless combination of taupe and multiple shades of dark indigo.
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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Small Size Blue and Ivory Color Antique Chinese Zodiac Rug 45160
Size: 4 ft x 5 ft 9 in (1.22 m x 1.75 m)
Origin: Chinese Rugs
Style: Chinese Rugs
Woven in the 1890s, this antique Chinese carpet features a simplistic medallion decorated with the twelve animals represented in the Chinese zodiac.
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