Floral Antique Late 19th Century Scenic Medallion Blue Field Chinese Room Size Peking Rug

This nineteenth-century Chinese Peking carpet is a quintessential example of "pictorial" weaving, representing the height of the Qing Dynasty’s aesthetic refinement. While many antique Chinese area rugs from this era focused on repetitive patterns, this room-size specimen is centered upon a rare and evocative Scenic Medallion, transforming the carpet from a decorative textile into a narrative work of art. The composition is anchored by a central medallion that serves as a window into a traditional Chinese landscape, often featuring a "Scholar’s Garden" scene with pagodas, rocky crags, or auspicious cranes. Surrounding this focal point is an expansive open-field floral layout, where sprays of peonies (the symbol of nobility) and lotuses (the symbol of purity) are scattered with a deliberate, calligraphic asymmetry.