Dragon pillar mats are used to decorate the pillars of Buddhist temples and palaces. The mats were attached to the wooden columns by ropes and took on a continuous upward spiral shape. These carpets were graphic visual representations for the mostly illiterate worshipper, assuming a didactic role much in the same way as stained glass windows and sculptural porticoes in Western cathedrals.
The carpet with a single face-to-face dragon having a segmented body embodies the typical style of Ningxia.
Size : 200x80 cm
Condition : Wear consistent with age and use over time. Worn edges (visible in the photos), uneven and faded fringes (drips).
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