No.CL054 * Chinese Antique "Eight Horses" Rug , Age:19th Century.Size:102x170cm (3'4"x5'7" ). Origin:Baotou-Suiyuan. Shape:Rectangle.Background Color:Blues. Chinese Rug with Eight Horses, This is an unusual rug from Mongolia. The theme of this rug is taken from an old Chinese story about eight horses that go west in search of their mothers. The appearance of eight objects is said to be a very lucky occurance. Each horse is depicted differently in both design and body position. Cotton warp and weft, asymmetrical woolen knots. All vegetable dyed.