A Chinese Five Dragon Pillar Rug

Qing dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, wool, light golden yellow ground populated with five dark blue dragons, each bearing four claws, the central dragon is frontal facing, with lishui wave borders to both ends, fringe hand sewn to edges.

60 x 32 in.

Collection of Michael and Ingrid Kelly, Worldwide Gallery Antiques, Fredericksburg, Virginia From the personal collection of antique gallery owners Michael and Ingrid Kelly who owned Worldwide Gallery Antiques, dealing with antiques for over sixty-five years, retiring to Fredericksburg, Virginia, where they filled their own residence with Asian and Belle Epoch fine arts and antiques.

Overall good estate condition; fading to color; some wear and soil.