Antique Chinese - Peking Blue 1880s Wool Rug
| Stock number | 23465 |
| Size | 6 ft 6 in x 11 ft 9 in (1.98 m x 3.58 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1880 |
| Style | Peking |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Blue |
| Pattern | Geometric, Medallion |
Antique Chinese - Peking Blue 1880s Wool Rug, Circa Date: 1880s. This exceptional example of late Qing Dynasty weaving presents a profound indigo field contrasted sharply with pale ivory motifs. The sophisticated use of such a saturated blue color is characteristic of the finest Peking workshop output from this period, lending the piece an immediate sense of imperial gravitas. The main field is dominated by a meticulously rendered, interlocking fretwork, creating a subtle, textural background known as the "key" or "T-bar" pattern. This dense, all-over geometric pattern provides a refined counterpoint to the dynamic, figurative elements found in the borders and the central medallion, which features a stylized representation of the imperial five-clawed dragon.