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Antique Chinese Textile Runner in Red with Opera Pictorials Rug & Kilim

$22,000
£16,693.09
€19,087.06
CA$30,728.03
A$34,165.39
CHF 17,839.28
MX$415,876.03
NOK 227,621.49
SEK 213,270.46
DKK 142,450.24
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This 2x10 antique Chinese textile runner is an incredibly rare and exciting new curation from Rug & Kilim—an early 19th century embroidery panel with a bold pictorial design, handwoven in silk and originating from China circa 1810-1820. On the Design: Admirers of the craft will appreciate the rarity of this embroidery panel’s particular pictorial design—a dramatic series of figural depictions of a traditional Chinese Opera, or "Xiqu," referencing the historical use of these masks in theater. Common in Qing period decorative panels, this type of depiction often celebrated heroic figures. The arrangement of the characters creates a continuous visual story, with each character playing a specific role. Such tapestries were displayed in ceremonial contexts or as palace decorations, emphasizing both aesthetic refinement and East Asian cultural traditions. It’s a striking and rare collectible piece of design history as much as a handmade work of art—a one-of-a-kind masterpiece to be treasured by designers and connoisseurs alike. Condition: This antique Chinese textile runner further enjoys great condition for its age and origin—intended for use in wall-hanging projects only.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 29 in (73.66 cm)Length: 116 in (294.64 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Silk,Hand-Woven
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1810-1819
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1810s
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Long Island City, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 340381stDibs: LU4551143384442

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