Antique 17th century Ningsia Oriental Rug 3285
Origin: China
Size: 4. ft 07 in x 9. ft (1.40 m x 2.74
m)
Antique 17th century Ningsia Oriental Rug 3285
Antique
Ningsia, China, 17th Century Antique Ningsia carpets like this
outstanding example, produced under the auspices of the Chinese
imperial palace, are the epitome of understated elegance and
aristocratic restraint. A very few cloud motifs rendered almost as
rosettes float across an open tan-ocre field. Additional cloud-like
vinescrolls in pale saffron subtly full the remaining space, although
they barely show up against the tan ground. Narrow borders of
half-rosettes and fretwork enclose the entire composition with
consummately reserved complexity. The beauty of the design and the
color are accented by the soft lustrous texture of the wool.
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