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Antique Chinese Rug Decorative Nichols n°:425475

360 × 276 cm (11' 9" × 9' 0")

Antique Chinese Rug Nichols, Art Deco period: a masterpiece of protective symbolism and imperial splendor. A rare and imposing example ....

Original price was: €5,000.00.Current price is: €2,990.00.
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Rug Description

Antique Chinese Rug Nichols, Art Deco period: a masterpiece of protective symbolism and imperial splendor. A rare and imposing example of Nichols craftsmanship, hand-knotted in China between 1920 and 1930. This rug stands out for its sober and scholarly majesty, dominated by a golden-yellow background of exceptional brilliance, a hue historically linked to imperial dignity. The composition eschews decorative excess to focus on the power of symbols: at the center of the lower main border, a solitary ideogram stands out, giving the artifact a tone of solemn authenticity and a precise philosophical or dedicatory message.

The most fascinating symbolic apparatus unfolds along the border: at the corners, the Shou symbol (the universal emblem of longevity) is literally protected by stylized bats. In Chinese culture, the bat (“Fu”) is a homophone for “happiness”: their presence at the corners, guarding long life, transforms the rug into a powerful talisman of protection and prosperity for the home. The wool quality is the superior standard typical of Nichols: a high, dense, and lustrous pile that highlights the contrast between the golden field and the deep indigo blue border.

Condition: Excellent. The freshness of the vegetable dyes and the structural integrity bear witness to the highest construction quality, meticulously preserved at the Mollaian Rugs Gallery.

Dimensions & Interior Design Advice: 360 × 276 cm. A monumental format which, combined with the rigor of the symbols and the nobility of the golden yellow, makes it a piece of museum-level importance. Ideal for grand reception rooms requiring a textile artwork with profound spiritual meaning and visual authority.

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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.

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