Antique Peking Chinese Floral Hand Knotted Pile Rug
| Stock number | 22947 |
| Size | 9 ft 6 in x 13 ft (2.90 m x 3.96 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1900 |
| Style | Peking |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Ivory Beige Cream White |
| Pattern | Floral |
Antique Peking Chinese Floral Hand Knotted Pile Rug, Country of Origin: China, Circa Date: 1900s. This exceptional example of early 20th-century weaving embodies the restrained elegance characteristic of peking rugs. Woven in China during a period of significant artistic exchange, this piece captures the transition from traditional imperial designs to a more open, modern aesthetic. The expansive, luminous field is rendered in a soft, sun-bleached apricot hue, providing a striking contrast to the stylized blue and teal elements. The open composition and minimal use of color allow this piece to function beautifully as a foundational design element, ideal for large interiors requiring room size rugs. The design features delicate, naturalistic branches bearing blossoms and leaves, interspersed with stylized cloud bands and the graceful forms of cranes, symbols of longevity.