Antique Peking Chinese Floral Medallion Coral Wool Hand Knotted Pile 1900s Rug
$15,600.00
| Stock number | 22913 |
| Size | 9 ft 4 in x 11 ft 8 in (2.84 m x 3.56 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1900 |
| Style | Peking |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Coral / Salmon / Pink |
| Pattern | Floral, Medallion |
Antique Peking Chinese Floral Medallion Coral Wool Hand Knotted Pile 1900s Rug, Country of Origin: China, Circa Date: 1900s. This magnificent example of Chinese rugs captures the restrained elegance typical of early 20th-century weaving. The field is dominated by a rich, soft coral hue, providing a warm contrast to the deep indigo border, a characteristic color pairing that defines the era's aesthetic. The expansive field is sparsely decorated, allowing the plush wool pile and saturated color to take precedence. A delicate central vase overflowing with stylized blossoms anchors the composition, surrounded by scattered sprigs and branches. This emphasis on negative space and symbolic imagery is a hallmark of the peking rugs aesthetic, focusing on balance and tranquility rather than dense pattern repetition.