Doris Leslie Blau Antique Chinese Silk Rug

Antique 1880s Chinese Silk and Metal Thread Rug Size: 5'0" × 8'0" (152 × 243 cm). This rare and exquisite 19th-century Chinese rug, dating from the 1880s, is a striking example of imperial-era textile artistry, crafted with opulent silk and shimmering metal threads. At once stately and refined, the rug showcases the superior craftsmanship and symbolism intrinsic to late Qing Dynasty decorative arts. At its heart lies a powerful central medallion in a rich crimson hue, composed of a stylized lotus rosette – a revered symbol of purity and spiritual enlightenment in Chinese culture. Surrounding the medallion is an elegantly scrolling field rendered in golden-yellow silk on a muted tobacco-brown ground, filled with elaborate cloud bands and celestial floral motifs. The lavish palette – featuring gold, bronze, deep rose, indigo, and turquoise – is further accentuated by the metallic threadwork, which catches light and imparts a soft, luxurious shimmer to the entire surface. This luminous quality was traditionally associated with wealth and rank in Chinese interiors. The rug’s borders are defined by a series of progressively intricate guard bands. The innermost contains a row of stylized dots and fretwork, while the main border blooms with scrolling lotus and peony vines, echoing Buddhist iconography. The outermost band is a striking midnight blue, framing the piece with dramatic contrast. Woven with exceptional precision using a combination of silk and metallic thread—likely gilt-wrapped yarn—the rug reflects both artistic mastery and ceremonial significance. Its relatively compact size (approximately 8 x 5 feet) and ornate detail suggest it may have been used in a temple or palace setting, possibly as a throne rug...

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