2 x 13 - Blue Antique Chinese Rug - 78455

78455 Antique Chinese Ningxia Bench Runner Meditation Mat, 02'01 x 13'01.

Emanating mythical elements with incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool antique Chinese Ningxia bench runner is a captivating vision of woven beauty. The dragon design and symbolic colorway woven into this piece work together creating a truly unique look. This Chinese bench runner features six medation squares and most likely was used to cover benches in a Chinese monastery. This is one single piece; however, they are often cut into individual squares and used as meditation mats. Each square depicts a five claw dragon enclosed with a Greek T-meander border. Dragons typically with five claws on each foot symbolized the emperor in many Chinese dynasties. Aside from the rich cultural symbolism, this piece is beautifully rendered in a marvelous color palette.

Whether placed on the floor or hung on the wall as artwork, this antique Chinese textile is perfect for a hallway, long entry or foyer, corridor, home office, study, studio, den, bedroom, living room, dining room, home library, mudroom, gameroom, billiards room, and even a hotel lobby. Iconic in its styling, this piece is well-suited for a wide range of interior styles, including Art Deco, Jazz Age, Traditional, Eclectic, Modern, Empire, Midcentury Modern, Chinoiserie, Asian Antique, Asian Modern, Japanese, Ming, Qing and Republic Period.

• Rendered in variegated shades of blue, khaki, cerulean, beige, skyblue, oat, raspberry red, tan, and glaucous with other accent colors.
• Abrash.
• Hand knotted wool.
• Made in China.
• Measures: 02'01 x 13'01.
• Date: Early 20th Century.