Antique Chinese Peking Wool Pile Hand Knotted Floral Medallion Rug
$5,500.00
| Stock number | 23447 |
| Size | 5 ft 2 in x 7 ft 6 in (1.57 m x 2.29 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1900 |
| Style | Peking |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Ivory Beige Cream White |
| Pattern | Floral, Medallion |
Peking 1900s Wool Chinese Hand Knotted Pile Floral Medallion Antique Rug, Country of Origin: China, Circa Date: 1900s. This exquisite piece exemplifies the restrained elegance characteristic of peking rugs produced during the late Qing Dynasty period. The hand-knotted wool construction ensures a soft, durable pile, reflecting the high standards of early 20th-century weaving ateliers. The central field utilizes a pale, luminous beige or ivory ground, allowing the delicate design elements to float across the surface. A subtle, stylized floral medallion anchors the composition, surrounded by scattered sprigs and butterflies rendered in deep indigo and soft powder blue. This emphasis on naturalistic, yet stylized, imagery is typical of floral rugs from this region, showcasing traditional Chinese rugs iconography.