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Antique Blue & White Mongolian Rug with Cloudbands and Longevity Symbols

About the Item

A rare and beautiful antique northern Chinese rug, attributed to the Inner Mongolian region, distinguished by an ivory background decorated in two tones of indigo blue by a 'Shou' medallion (a Chinese ideogram for Longevity), and embellished by auspicious bats and stylised cloubands. The Greek-key outer border imparts a specific dynamics to the composition.

Dimensions:

Width: 48.43 in (123 cm)Length: 81.11 in (206 cm)

Style:

Tibetan (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Wool,Hand-Knotted

Place of Origin:

Mongolia

Period:

Mid-19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

circa 1850

Condition:

Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. There are a couple of very small areas of repiling.

Seller Location:

Milan, IT

Reference Number:

Seller: Alberto Levi Gallery 005061stDibs: LU954925479032

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