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Antique Square Dragon Chinese Allover Floral Textile Art, Country of Origin: China, Circa Date: 1820s. This piece is a remarkable …
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Antique Square Dragon Chinese Allover Floral Textile Art, Country of Origin: China, Circa Date: 1820s. This piece is a remarkable example of early 19th-century artistry. The vibrant embroidery and symbolic motifs are characteristic of Chinese rugs from the Qing Dynasty period, offering a glimpse into imperial decorative traditions.
Unlike traditional pile carpets, this exquisite piece is a finely crafted flat weave textile, likely intended as a ceremonial hanging or decorative panel rather than a typical floor covering. The delicate needlework on this square composition prominently features powerful five-clawed dragons and stylized cloud bands, symbols of celestial power and good fortune.
The ground color is a luminous, aged ivory beige, providing a perfect, subtle canvas for the detailed polychrome silk embroidery. Secondary colors include shades of deep indigo blue, rich vermilion, and soft green, meticulously applied to render the complex iconography.
While its original function suggests a wall hanging, the scale of this piece is significant, approaching room size dimensions. This rare square item represents the pinnacle of early antique rugs and textiles available to discerning collectors today.
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- Dimensions
- 9′10″ × 10′ and 0.5″ thick
- Pattern
- Floral
- Rug Construction
- Flatweave
- Period
- Early 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Silk
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Beige
- Condition Notes
- Good Good less
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