{"product_id":"chinese-ningxia-rug-golden-tiger-pelt-twin-heads","title":"Chinese Ningxia Rug | Golden Tiger Pelt Twin Heads","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking and highly evocative antique Chinese Ningxia rug, imbued with both symbolic power and visual immediacy. This rug presents a bold and arresting composition, dominated by the iconic imagery of the tiger — an enduring symbol of protection, strength, and authority across the Sino-Tibetan cultural sphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe field is rendered as a stylised tiger pelt, its rhythmic striping of dark indigo-black flowing across a luminous golden ground, evoking both movement and vitality. At either end, the tiger's head is depicted in a highly expressive, almost talismanic manner: wide, alert eyes, pronounced features, and a symmetrical, frontal gaze that imbues the piece with a protective, almost guardian-like presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis dual-headed arrangement transforms the rug into more than a decorative object — it becomes a symbolic skin, a powerful visual metaphor associated with strength, spiritual authority, and protection against malevolent forces. Such imagery was particularly valued within monastic and high-status domestic contexts, where tiger pelts (real or woven) were linked to meditation seats and spiritual power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFraming the composition, narrow polychrome bands at both ends introduce a subtle yet lively chromatic counterpoint, softening the graphic intensity of the central field while anchoring the design within a refined textile tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe overall aesthetic is one of striking simplicity and symbolic force — where minimal elements are orchestrated with confidence to create maximum visual and cultural impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge: First half of the 20th century\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Overall well preserved, with no repairs.\u003cbr\u003eColours: Golden saffron \/ deep charcoal — black — dark indigo \/ ivory — cream — ochre \/ pale pink — rose \/ dusty lavender — grey \/ light indigo — teal\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 87 cm x 160.5 cm (34.3 in x 63.2 in)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pino De Giosa Art Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43763015811137,"sku":"195-03-04","price":0.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0683\/4782\/2145\/files\/chinese-ningxia-rug-golden-tiger-pelt-twin-heads-front.jpg?v=1775890590","url":"https:\/\/pdg.art\/products\/chinese-ningxia-rug-golden-tiger-pelt-twin-heads","provider":"Pino De Giosa Art Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}