Majestic Antique Peking Medallion Rug from China
$28,100.00
| Stock number | 24000 |
| Size | 12 ft 2 in x 17 ft 6 in (3.71 m x 5.33 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1920 |
| Style | Peking |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Blue |
| Pattern | Floral, Medallion |
Majestic Antique Peking Medallion Rug from China, Circa Date: 1920s. This exceptional example of early 20th-century Chinese weaving represents the pinnacle of the Peking style. Its restrained palette and sophisticated design, characterized by a harmonious balance of negative space and detailed iconography, make it a highly desirable piece among antique rugs. The deeply saturated field is rendered in a rich indigo, providing a dramatic backdrop for the scattered motifs of auspicious objects and stylized calligraphy. This profound, almost midnight, hue is characteristic of the finest examples of blue color rugs from the period, allowing the contrasting ivory and pale gold accents of the design elements to truly stand out. The design centers around a graceful, scalloped medallion and four corresponding cartouches, all filled with delicate scrolling vines, birds, and blossoms.