Floral Antique Late 19th Century Scenic Medallion Blue Field Chinese Room Size Peking Rug
$13,300.00
| Stock number | 23473 |
| Size | 8 ft x 9 ft 8 in (2.44 m x 2.95 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1890 |
| Style | Peking |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Blue |
| Pattern | Floral, Medallion |
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.