Antique Chinese Imperial Palace Carpet (Silk & Metal) n°:41901411

281 × 191 cm (9' 2" × 6' 3")

Antique Chinese Imperial Palace Carpet (Silk & Metal), 1800-1820. A Chinese imperial carpet knotted in pure silk with flat weave made ....

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Rug Details

Sign: It was made for the Qianqing'gong ("The palace of Heavenly Purity")
Date (ca.): 1800-1820
Origin: China
Field: All Over
Design: Stylized Motif
Knot/Pile: Silk and Metal
Warp&Weft: Silk
Approximate dimensions: 300×200 cm
Production Manner: Hand Knotted
Color:
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Rug Description

Antique Chinese Imperial Palace Carpet (Silk & Metal), 1800-1820.

A Chinese imperial carpet knotted in pure silk with flat weave made of metallic threads. The rather large dimensions for a carpet belonging to this very rare group of Chinese imperial carpets are certainly a reason to further appreciate the technical ability and graphic quality of this “jewel” which precisely in the “golden yellow” color identifies its nobility and its very uniqueness. The main border echoes the decorative style of the ancient 17th and 18th century carpets made in the oases of Yarkand and Khotan with the same knotting and weaving technique, with the peach blossom motif to symbolize spring. The pattern of the carpet develops on a reticular structure which also recalls the “chesti” structure present in many Persian carpets such as the Bakhtiari. In this wonderful imperial carpet, the grid that sets the knotted motifs on the wire woven areas is chiseled with small floral motifs in silk. The small medallions present within the plain weave areas carry the double “Ruyi” cloud motif in two colors, creating a sort of small medallion. The open “Ruyi” cloud symbol, unlike the second variant with the trail, is typical of older carpets. Between the main border and the background, runs the pearl border, considered one of the “8 precious things” in Confucianism. Visit our collection of antique Chinese Imperial Palace 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, it should be noted that the rugs are professionally cleaned, and where necessary, the Selvages/Sides and Ends/Fringes have been secured. Upon request, we can provide a complete condition report (including any retouch performed by our restoration team), if it is not already presented down below.