IMPORTANT, IMPERIAL YELLOW CARPET WITH FIVE BLUE DRAGONS.
Origin: China. Ningxia. Dynasty: Qing dynasty (1644-1912). Date: 19th c. Technique: Pile from wool, knotted. Description: The central dragon in the shape ofA medallion, the four others wrappedAs pairsAroundA flaming pearl.All dragons with five claws (long). The edge with the diagonal lines of the deep water in wavy form, topped off with cloudsAnd stylized waves.At the four cardinal points steep rocks rise out of the water, thus completing the representation of the universe in Chinese view. Measurement: 140 x 212cm. Frame/Pedestal: Professionally sewn onto linenAnd stretched toA frame (149x220cm). Condition B/C. Pile partly thinnedAnd lost, margins frayed, bleached.