Rare Imperial Silk & Metal-Thread Gansu 'Dragon' Palace Rug 'Probably Made For A Official In The Forbidden City Beijing' (Qing Dynasty), West China, late 19th century, pure silk/metal-threads/cotton-foundation, unique chinese dragon palace rug with purple coloration, so-called Tianlong dragon, the dragon is metal brocaded, the design is in style of the early chinese Kesi tapestries, original finishes on both sides, highly decorative, approx. 233 x 154 cm, condition: 2-3 (good condition). Special- Auction: Antique, old and decorative collector rugs & carpets. Please ask for condition- reports and more high-resolution detail photos. Department Rugs & Carpets, teppich, teppiche, tapis, tappeto, tappeti, alfromba.