Antique Tibetan Rug With Dragon Patterns 200x120 Cm

Tibetan rug with dragon motif, circa 1930

Hand-knotted wool, natural dyes
This remarkable Tibetan rug from the 1930s features a sumptuous composition animated by two confronting dragons, powerful and protective figures in Buddhist and imperial tradition.
The dragon, a symbol of strength, luck, and protection against evil spirits, occupies a central place in the Tibetan and Sino-Buddhist imagination.

The warm brown background highlights the vivid colors—deep black, bright red, and golden yellow—that enliven the dragons' sinuous bodies, rendered with a graphic design punctuated by geometric scaling and stylized flames. The presence of the flaming balls, associated with the "pearl of wisdom" or cosmic energy, further enriches the work's symbolic meaning.

This rug, likely intended to adorn a monastery or a noble interior, illustrates both the technical mastery of early 20th-century Tibetan workshops and the permanence of traditional motifs imbued with spirituality.

Size : 200 x 120 cm
Condition : Good. Wear and tear.

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