D12009 Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Dragon Rug 6'6'' X 9'11''. This hand-knotted wool Chinese Art Deco style rug features a large dragon surrounded by Ruyi clouds. Seen as possessing unrivaled power, strength, and nobility, the dragon, known in Mandarin Chinese as “Kuilong,” is amongst the most beloved symbols in Chinese culture ,


Of note is the artistic and fascinating Chinese dragon in the center with an emblem that may represent the royalty, ruler, or person who commissioned the work. The central Dragon is larger and more powerful than the other four the dragons that are depicted in this breathtaking antique rug from China. This may be symbolic of an event, or simply as a demonstration of power.