Antique Tapestry Square Small Scatter Size Wool & Silk Black Rug

Antique Tapestry Square Small Scatter Size Wool & Silk Black Rug, Circa Date: 1550s. This extraordinary piece represents a rare survival from the mid-16th century, executed in a sophisticated tapestry weave incorporating both fine wool and lustrous silk threads. Its profound age, exceptional preservation, and unique Square format place it among the most historically significant antique rugs in our collection, offering a tangible link to European Renaissance textile production. The composition is defined by a dense field of naturalistic flora—including stylized tulips and fritillaries—set against a strikingly dark ground. The sophisticated use of a deep, near-black color rugs provides dramatic contrast, allowing the subtle palette of rust, sage, and ivory to emerge with remarkable clarity, a characteristic often associated with high-period European textile design.