Antique Chinese - Peking Chinese Allover Floral Blue 1880s Rug
| Stock number | 25190 |
| Size | 4 ft 10 in x 10 ft (1.47 m x 3.05 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1880 |
| Style | Peking |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Blue |
| Pattern | Allover, Floral |
Antique Chinese - Peking Chinese Allover Floral Blue 1880s Rug, Country of Origin: China, Circa Date: 1880s. This magnificent example of 19th-century weaving represents the height of the Chinese rugs tradition, specifically embodying the sophisticated, open field designs characteristic of peking rugs. The pictorial quality and deep indigo ground immediately establish its provenance and age. The expansive, saturated field of deep midnight blue color rugs provides a dramatic canvas for the complex, allover floral and animal motifs. Unlike the dense medallion designs of earlier periods, this composition features scattered, highly detailed scenes of flora and fauna, including stylized trees, flying cranes, and mythical birds, rendered in soft cream, pale blue, and ochre tones.