This pillar carpet featuring a five clawed right facing blue dragon on a golden yellow background was made in the Ningxia region of China and was (originally) intended to go around a pillar / column in a 'meditation' hall in a Buddhist monastery - so that it appeared the dragon encircled the pillar - in China, Mongolia or Tibet. It was made in the second half of the 1800's - probably fourth quarter, the size is 265cm x 80cm (approximately 104.25in x 31.5in), has cotton warp and weft, and both dyed and undyed wool were used in its construction. It is in very good condition for its age with no colour runs or reweaves / repairs. More information and photos can be seen here https://warpandweft.club/portfolio-item/ningxia-item-22/ and more carpets of this nature here https://warpandweft.club/ningxia/