This pictorial rug in different shades of brown depicts a pair of cranes, one holding a lingzhi in its beak, with a pine tree in the background.
Of the many symbols of longevity, the crane is one of the most common. It is often depicted with a pine tree, another common symbol of longevity.
The lingzhi is another symbol of longevity, here it is in the shape of a ruyi, which further symbolizes the realization of your heart’s desires.
This rug was found being used as a wrapping for stones in a wheelbarrow, to prevent the stones from knocking into each other while being transported.
Hebei, 150 years, 1.40m x 0.77m
RM 1,800
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