Antique Peking Chinese Allover Ivory 1880s Rug
$19,500.00
| Stock number | 22837 |
| Size | 9 ft 3 in x 11 ft 8 in (2.82 m x 3.56 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1880 |
| Style | Peking |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Ivory Beige Cream White |
| Pattern | Allover, Geometric |
Antique Peking Chinese Allover Ivory 1880s Rug, Circa Date: 1880s. This exceptional example of Chinese weaving captures the refined aesthetic of late 19th-century Peking production. The restrained palette and open field exemplify the high quality expected from antique rugs of this period, demonstrating a masterful balance between traditional symbolism and contemporary taste. The composition features a beautifully aged, expansive ivory field that provides a striking contrast to the deep indigo and cobalt blue motifs. Unlike the dense patterning often found in earlier Chinese works, this piece utilizes negative space to highlight the stylized, dynamic figures scattered across the surface, lending the textile a remarkable sense of lightness and movement. The central design is dominated by a playful, allover arrangement of mythical beasts.