Antique Peking Chinese Floral Blue Navy 1900s Rug
| Stock number | 24608 |
| Size | 8 ft x 10 ft 9 in (2.44 m x 3.28 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1900 |
| Style | Peking |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Blue |
| Pattern | Floral, Medallion |
Antique Peking Chinese Floral Blue Navy 1900s Rug, Circa Date: 1900s. This exceptional example of early 20th-century Chinese weaving captures the restrained elegance characteristic of the Peking style. The design utilizes a strikingly saturated, near-navy field, a hallmark of the finest blue color rugs from this period, which serves as a dramatic backdrop for the delicate, scattered motifs. The field is intentionally sparse, allowing the deep indigo hue to dominate while emphasizing the finely rendered golden-ochre floral sprays. These stylized blossoms and symbolic vases are placed with careful asymmetry, reflecting the influence of traditional Chinese painting. The subtle shading and high-quality wool construction lend the surface a luxurious, almost velvety sheen, typical of antique rugs woven for export or the imperial court.