IMPORTANT; IMPERIAL YELLOW CARPET WITH FIVE BLUE DRAGONS.
China. Ningxia. Qing dynasty (1644-1912). 19th c.

Pile from wool; knotted. The central dragon in the shape of a medallion; the four others wrapped as pairs around a
flaming pearl. All dragons with five claws (long). The edge with the diagonal lines of the
deep water in wavy form; topped off with clouds and stylized waves. At the four cardinal
points steep rocks rise out of the water; thus completing the representation of the
universe in Chinese view. 140 x 212cm. Professionally sewn onto linen and stretched to a frame (149x220cm). Condition B/C. Pile partly thinned and lost; margins frayed; bleached.Art trade; Van Ham.