Antique Ningxia Rug
N°
00487
Period
18th Century
Origin
Ningxia, Northern China
Materials
Wool
Status
Available
Size
358 cm x 56 cm11'8" x 1'10"
A very elegant early monastic runner, possibly commissioned for a monastery in Tibet, composed of seven squares each ornated by a polylobed medallion with stylised cloudbands at its corners. In unrestored condition, it speaks of great age and beauty.