Antique Peking Chinese Allover Ivory 1890s Rug
| Stock number | 24744 |
| Size | 9 ft x 11 ft 5 in (2.74 m x 3.48 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1890 |
| Style | Peking |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Ivory Beige Cream White |
| Pattern | Allover |
Antique Peking Chinese Allover Ivory 1890s Rug, Circa Date: 1890s. This exceptional late 19th-century Chinese Peking weaving represents the pinnacle of imperial-era textile art, offering a refined aesthetic that appeals to collectors of antique rugs. The composition is dominated by a striking contrast between the luminous, expansive ivory field and the deep indigo border and motifs. The central field utilizes a rich, saturated ivory color rugs palette, providing a perfect ethereal backdrop for the dramatic mythological scene. Two majestic Fenghuang (Chinese phoenixes) descend through a scattering of stylized navy blue clouds, symbolizing grace, prosperity, and the union of Yin and Yang. Below the soaring creatures, the design anchors itself upon stylized mountains rising from turbulent, foaming waves—a classic representation of the cosmic axis and the earthly realm.