This is an antique one-of-a-kind 5'3" x 8'6" Rectangle rug, hand knotted in wool in China before 1900. A striking antique ivory and beige Ningxia, hand-knotted in wool in China around 1700. This one-of-a-kind piece showcases an open field medallion across an ivory and beige palette, and measures 5'3" x 8'6". Antique Chinese rugs are prized for their distinctive palettes, hand-knotted wool pile and motifs rooted in centuries of Chinese decorative tradition, from medallions and florals to symbolic emblems. At a true room size it will anchor a living or dining room, framing a seating group or sitting comfortably under a dining table. The ivory palette is endlessly versatile, lightening and enlarging a room. Hand-knotted from durable wool, it is made to be lived with and handed down.