Antique Textile Chinese Allover Floral Knotted Rug
| Stock number | 24584 |
| Size | 3 ft 9 in x 5 ft 2 in (1.14 m x 1.57 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1925 |
| Style | Textile Arts, Textiles |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Black |
| Pattern | Allover, Floral |
Antique Textile Chinese Allover Floral Knotted Rug, Circa Date: 1925. This exceptional textile panel, dating to the Republican era, showcases the mastery of traditional Chinese embroidery techniques. The central field is dominated by a deep, resonant black color, providing a dramatic backdrop for the delicate figurative work that defines the piece. The composition features two elegant, white-plumed cranes descending from bamboo branches, symbolizing longevity and good fortune. Below them, highly stylized chrysanthemums—the flower of autumn—are rendered in shimmering gold and pale pink threads. This piece is a superb example of early 20th-century decorative antique rugs and textiles, reflecting the period's refined aesthetic. A complex, woven border frames the central scene, featuring repeating medallions of stylized dragons set against an olive-green ground.