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Doris Leslie Blau Antique 19th Century Chinese Mongolian Rug
$40,000
£30,367.32
€34,733.73
CA$55,885.80
A$62,157.21
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Mongolian Rug
Size: 13'1" × 14'0" (398 × 426 cm).
Steeped in cultural symbolism and artistic tradition, this 1880s antique Chinese Mongolian rug is a striking testament to the design heritage of northern China. Woven entirely by hand using lustrous, high-quality wool, this nearly square carpet exemplifies the aesthetic principles of Qing Dynasty-era interior decoration.
The composition features a powerful geometric medallion at its center, framed by an expansive open field rendered in a rich golden-brown tone. The medallion, along with the decorative corner spandrels, exhibits traditional fretwork motifs—bold, angular, and assertively architectural—presented in shades of navy, teal, and dark espresso brown.
Scattered across the field are stylized cloud-like and bat motifs, emblematic in Chinese art as harbingers of fortune and longevity. These small yet meaningful elements give the rug a celestial quality and provide dynamic contrast to the rug’s otherwise orderly geometry.
A pronounced wide border frames the composition, adorned with a Greek key (meander) pattern, an ancient design borrowed and interpreted in many regional Chinese carpets. A final outer guard border with floral rosettes softens the structure, subtly balancing masculine geometry with decorative delicacy.
Though over a century old, this rug retains exceptional character with its deeply saturated natural dyes and visible patina of age. The surface displays areas of gentle wear, imparting a lived-in beauty and authenticity desirable in true antique pieces.
With its bold presence, iconic symbolism, and exceptional craftsmanship, this Mongolian Chinese rug is both a collector's treasure and a compelling design statement for interiors that value history, culture, and artisanry.
This exquisite rug is part of the diversified Doris Leslie Blau selections, renowned for its curated selection of antique, vintage, and contemporary rugs. Doris Leslie Blau offers a vast selection of antique, vintage, and contemporary rugs in a wide range of styles, materials, and price points, making fine textile art accessible to both collectors and designers alike.
- Dimensions:Width: 157 in (398.78 cm)Length: 168 in (426.72 cm)
- Materials and Techniques:Wool,Hand-Knotted
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- Date of Manufacture:Late 19th Century
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- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:Seller: BB66021stDibs: LU822643437122
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