ヴィンテージ／アンティークの中国製バオトウ羊毛ラグ柱頭カバー - 帝国「Jiangya Lishui」ドラゴン＆エンドレス - 綿の基布の上に100%ウールのパイル - China - Early 20th century

Description:
A classic and highly decorative Chinese wool rug from the Baotou-Suiyuan weaving tradition, dating back to the early-to-mid 20th century. This piece is a wonderful translation of traditional Qing Dynasty court robe textiles into the medium of hand-knotted carpet art.
​Design & Iconography:
​The Field: Features an ascending stylized indigo-blue dragon amidst scrolling clouds and symbolic motifs, most notably a beautifully rendered Endless Knot / Mystic Knot (盤長紋) on the left side, which represents longevity and infinite wisdom.
​The Lower Border: The bottom of the rug features a prominent and culturally significant "Jiangya Lishui" (Ocean Waves and Cosmic Mountain Clifftops) border, mimicking the protective imperial emblems found on court robes, complete with a red coral branch motif.
​The Palette: Dominated by a highly desirable, soft, and muted earthy palette of camel, beige, soft terracottas, and sage greens. The natural vegetable dyes have developed a lovely, subtle abrash (chromatic variation) over time.