Antique Chinese Medallion Knotted Rug
| Stock number | 25067 |
| Size | 10 ft 2 in x 12 ft 8 in (3.10 m x 3.86 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1890 |
| Style | Peking |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Ivory Beige Cream White |
| Pattern | Medallion |
Antique Chinese Medallion Knotted Rug, Circa Date: 1890s. This exceptional late Qing Dynasty textile showcases the sophisticated Imperial style, characterized by a restrained palette and profound symbolic iconography. The composition is highly formal, centered around a powerful, coiled dragon medallion, which immediately establishes this piece among the finest antique rugs of the period. The expansive field is rendered in a soft, luminous beige, typical of high-quality Peking production, providing a perfect neutral backdrop. This subtle ivory color rugs palette allows the dramatic, deep indigo motifs to take prominence without overwhelming the space. Subtle, stylized symbols, perhaps representing the Eight Treasures, are sparsely scattered across the main field, adding textural depth and narrative complexity.