Mid-1800s Oversized Palace Chinese Rug Museum Quality Large Chinese Rug 13×18

12’10” x 17’6″

391cm x 534cm

“THIS RUG IS EXQUISITE!!! It is a rare oversize Antique Chinese Peking Art Deco rug with a beautiful geometric design. The fine weave, the fabulous blue background color, and the ©”Shabby Chic thin Pile make this rug a true show piece!

This incredible and unusual Antique piece is a fine example of the art of Ancient Chinese rug weaving- a Great Buy and a Fantastic piece to own!”-Antique Rug Collection

Size

12’10” x 17’6″
Serial ID #

10926k
Design

Rare Peking Art Deco

Origin

China

Age

Circa 1870

Category

Antique

Pattern

Rare Geometric, Butterfly

Material

100% Hand knotted wool

Foundation Material

Cotton

Color

Blue, Navy Blue, Ivory, Gold, Beige, Yellow, Medium Blue

Quality

Very Fine

Condition

Good Condition considering Age and History, worn areas throughout, see photos

Chinese guardian lions or Imperial guardian lions, often miscalled “Foo Dogs” in the West, are a common representation of the lion in imperial China. Chinese guardian lions are sometimes referred to in English as shishi, from the Chinese shí shi (Chinese: ??; pinyin: shíshi; literally: “stone lion”), which refers specifically to lion sculptures in stone. The concept, which originated and became popular in Chinese Buddhism, subsequently spread to other parts of Asia including, Japan, Korea, Tibet, Thailand, Burma, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Cambodia and Laos.

Since the introduction of the lion symbolism from Indian culture especially through Buddhist symbolism, statues of guardian lions have traditionally stood in front of Chinese Imperial palaces, Imperial tombs, government offices, temples, and the homes of government officials and the wealthy, from the Han dynasty (206 BC – AD 220), and were believed to have powerful mythic protective benefits.

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