Antique Chinese Silk&Metal Rug n°:42264426

Rug Description

Antique Chinese Silk&Metal Rug XIX Century.

A magnificent example of a Chinese imperial carpet made of silk and embellished with metal threads. The golden yellow background confirms that it is a carpet made for a very important personality. In particular, in this carpet, we find the dog symbol “fu” or “fo”. This mythical animal with a curled tail and an open mouth are decorations used in Chinese architecture to represent the guardians of palaces and sacred places. The fu dogs are connected to each other by curved leaf motifs, almost reminiscent of Persian “Islimi” motifs, interspersed with delicate lotus flowers. The border on a blue background bears the “pearl” motif which in Confucian culture symbolizes perfection. On both heads, as usual we find the symbol of the sacred mountain supported by wavy rainbow-colored lines. Explore our exclusice collection of Antique Chinese Imperial Rugs.

At Mollaian srl we try to do our best, giving a new life to some of antique rugs with minor problems, that may have affected by age. So, apart from what is visible on the presented photos, you will have the correct condition report in a professional way (including any retouch has been made by our restoration team) that you may not receive from many dealers.

Condition:

• Professionally cleaned and ready for immediate use

The restoration(s)/modification(s) applied on this item is/are as follow:

• Ends/Fringes secured

• Selvages/Sides secured