Antique Chinese Room Size Wool Ivory Beige Cream White Rug
| Stock number | 24699 |
| Size | 11 ft 6 in x 14 ft 6 in (3.51 m x 4.42 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1900 |
| Style | Chinese |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Ivory Beige Cream White |
| Pattern | Allover, Medallion |
Antique Chinese Room Size Wool Ivory Beige Cream White Rug, Circa Date: 1900s. This exceptional example of early 20th-century Chinese weaving presents a striking juxtaposition of deep indigo and aged ivory tones. The overall presentation is characteristic of the highly refined textile production found among the finest antique rugs of the period. The field is dominated by a repeating pattern of stylized auspicious birds, likely cranes or phoenixes, rendered in faded cream against a dense, drop-shaped lattice of indigo and gold. The central medallion features a pair of intertwined birds, symbolizing harmony and longevity. The patina has softened the original hues, achieving the desirable muted palette associated with ivory beige cream white rugs. A sophisticated Greek key or meander border frames the composition, echoing the geometric precision often seen in imperial Chinese textiles.