Hand Knotted Pile 1890s Coral Rectangle Wool Antique Rug
| Stock number | 23580 |
| Size | 6 ft 6 in x 8 ft 4 in (1.98 m x 2.54 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1890 |
| Style | Peking |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Coral / Salmon / Pink |
| Pattern | Floral, Medallion |
Hand Knotted Pile 1890s Coral Rectangle Wool Antique Rug, Circa Date: 1890s. This exceptional piece represents the height of late Qing Dynasty textile artistry, offering a rare glimpse into the sophisticated aesthetics of antique rugs. Its generous scale and finely rendered motifs make it a commanding decorative element for a discerning collector. The wool pile exhibits a remarkably soft, luminous quality, characteristic of the finest Chinese weaving techniques of the period. The central field is dominated by a warm, coral hue, which reads as a delicate interpretation of the listed Coral color palette. This subtle ground provides a perfect canvas for the scattered arrangement of auspicious symbols, rendered primarily in contrasting shades of indigo and pale blue.