Antique Mongolian Oriental Rug 45076

Antique Chinese Rugs — Antique Mongolian Rug, Mongolia, Mid 19th Century – Influenced by the traditions of surrounding regions, this antique Mongolian carpet features a stunning all-over pattern with angular, latticework-linked rosettes woven in a warm combination of taupe and chestnut brown. Variegated borders featuring pictorial cartouches, tonal guard bands and constellated inner borders frame the decorative field of this mid-19th century rug from Mongolia. Ogival cartouches in the border featuring pictorial scenes with birds, animals and flowers show a unique convergence between Persian and Chinese traditions in Mongolia.