China - Carpet - 77 cm - 51 cm - Silk on Silk
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Model: China; Silk on silk Chinese art deco dragon rug with a central blue dragon on a tan field, measuring 77 cm by 51 cm, dating from the late 20th century and in very good condition.
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A handmade silk on silk Chinese art deco dragon rug featuring a central blue dragon motif on a tan or yellow-gold field, surrounded by traditional Chinese Shou symbols (longevity characters) and geometric or key-fret border patterns.
Central Motif: A coiled eastern dragon grasping or chasing a flaming pearl amid stylized clouds. Dragons on traditional Chinese rugs symbolize benevolent power, wisdom, and divine protection.
Border & Symbols: Framed with repeated Shou medallions along the sides and corners, typical of Chinese Peking or Art Deco rug production from the early-to-mid 20th century (or later mid-century revivals).
Color Palette: Golden-tan or yellow background paired with dark indigo/blue and red/brown accents.
Thick lush high piled silk on silk rug.
Dimensions: 77 cm x 51 cm
Knot density: 160,000 knots per square meter.
Approximately 40-50 years old.
In very good condition! All selvages intact.
Obtained from a private collection in Switzerland.
*Expedited shipping with tracking
*Shipped with recycled packaging materials
*Buyer is responsible for any customs or VAT or import fees that may be charged according to local laws in buyer's country
A handmade silk on silk Chinese art deco dragon rug featuring a central blue dragon motif on a tan or yellow-gold field, surrounded by traditional Chinese Shou symbols (longevity characters) and geometric or key-fret border patterns.
Central Motif: A coiled eastern dragon grasping or chasing a flaming pearl amid stylized clouds. Dragons on traditional Chinese rugs symbolize benevolent power, wisdom, and divine protection.
Border & Symbols: Framed with repeated Shou medallions along the sides and corners, typical of Chinese Peking or Art Deco rug production from the early-to-mid 20th century (or later mid-century revivals).
Color Palette: Golden-tan or yellow background paired with dark indigo/blue and red/brown accents.
Thick lush high piled silk on silk rug.
Dimensions: 77 cm x 51 cm
Knot density: 160,000 knots per square meter.
Approximately 40-50 years old.
In very good condition! All selvages intact.
Obtained from a private collection in Switzerland.
*Expedited shipping with tracking
*Shipped with recycled packaging materials
*Buyer is responsible for any customs or VAT or import fees that may be charged according to local laws in buyer's country
Details
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Silk on Silk
Model
China
Length
77 cm
Width
51 cm
Material
Silk on silk
Country of origin
China
Condition
In very good condition
Professionally cleaned
No
Manufacturing period
Late 20th century
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