Antique Artistic Chinese Crane Design Small Scatter Size Peking Rug
| Stock number | 23030 |
| Size | 2 ft 10 in x 3 ft (0.86 m x 0.91 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1900 |
| Style | Peking |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Ivory Beige Cream White |
| Pattern | Floral |
Antique Chinese - Peking 1900s Rug, Country of Origin: China, Circa Date: 1900s. This exceptional example of early 20th-century peking rugs embodies the refined, pictorial aesthetic characteristic of the capital city's weaving workshops. The narrow format suggests it was intended as a decorative panel or a specialized scatter piece, executed with a deliberate simplicity that highlights the primary motifs. The field is dominated by a soft, natural beige ground, providing a striking contrast to the deep indigo used for the stylized Ruyi clouds and the dense pine needles. Central to the composition is a majestic crane, rendered in soft pink and salmon tones, standing upon an intricate rock formation. This use of symbolic imagery, combining avian and floral rugs elements, is highly prized among collectors of fine antique rugs.