| Stock number | 23551 |
| Size | 10 ft x 11 ft 6 in (3.05 m x 3.51 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1890 |
| Style | Peking |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Yellow / Gold / Orange |
| Pattern | Allover, Floral |
Antique Chinese - Peking Coral 1890s Rug, Circa Date: 1890s. This exceptional late 19th-century Peking weaving represents the zenith of Imperial Chinese court style, characterized by its restrained palette and sophisticated use of negative space. As one of our premier antique rugs, it showcases the transition from traditional Ming-era designs toward the more open, decorative styles favored during the late Qing Dynasty. The central field utilizes a luminous, soft yellow hue, acting as a perfect canvas for the secondary motifs. These stylized floral elements and scrolling vines are rendered in a delicate, faded coral pink color, which provides warmth without overwhelming the composition. The careful balance of warm field tones against the cool, saturated indigo of the primary border is a hallmark of this era's finest production.