Antique Chinese - Tibetan Ivory 1930s Rug
$7,500.00
| Stock number | 25758 |
| Size | 2 ft 10 in x 5 ft 6 in (0.86 m x 1.68 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1930 |
| Style | Tibetan |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Gray |
| Pattern | Allover, Geometric |
Antique Chinese - Tibetan Ivory 1930s Rug, Circa Date: 1930s. This exceptional piece exemplifies the geometric boldness often found in early 20th-century antique rugs from the region. Its design relies on a powerful, high-contrast palette, typical of the transitional period between traditional Chinese motifs and the emerging Art Deco aesthetic. The field presents a highly stylized, almost dizzying checkerboard pattern, executed in deep charcoal brown against a luminous ground. The use of a dominant ivory color provides a sophisticated neutrality, allowing the strong geometric structure to define the space without overwhelming it. Encircling the dynamic field is a robust border featuring the traditional angular Greek Key motif, rendered with thick, unwavering lines.