Details
- Dimensions
- 2′1″ × 25′8″ and 0.23″ thick
- Pattern
- Botanical
- Rug Construction
- Hand Knotted
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Wool
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Terra Cotta
- Condition Notes
- Abrash. Abrash. less
- Description
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78450 Antique Chinese Ningxia Bench Runner Meditation Mat, 02'01 x 25'08.
With its incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted … more 78450 Antique Chinese Ningxia Bench Runner Meditation Mat, 02'01 x 25'08.
With its incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool antique Chinese Ningxia bench runner is a captivating vision of woven beauty. The traditional Chinese style and symbolic colorway woven into this piece work together creating a truly unique look. This Chinese bench runner features thirteen 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 an open medallion while iconic fretwork patterns form the corner spandrels. It is enclosed with a Greek T-meander border. 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 rust, blue, terra cotta, cerulean, brick red, navy blue, sky blue, brown, gold, and beige with other accent colors.
Abrash.
Hand knotted wool.
Made in China.
Measures: 02'01 x 25'08.
Date: Early 20th Century. less
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