Carpet

late 18th–19th century

Not on view

Ningxia carpets came to the attention of the Kangxi emperor (r. 1662–1722) during a journey to the western provinces in 1696–97, and in the early part of the Qing dynasty, a number of Ningxia carpets were ordered for audience halls in the palace. This carpet contains elements often found in high-quality Ningxia carpets: curvilinear and geometric renderings of dragons, a swastika-like fret as seen in the border, and the characteristic outer edge of grayish brown.

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Title: Carpet
Period: Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
Date: late 18th–19th century
Culture: China
Medium: Wool and cotton
Dimensions: 83 3/4 x 118 in. (212.7 x 299.7 cm)
Classification: Textiles-Rugs
Credit Line: Gift of Miriam and Ira D. Wallach, 1991
Object Number: 1991.198
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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