Ivory and Blue Antique Floral Medallion Chinese Carpet
| Stock number | 25075 |
| Size | 6 ft 2 in x 8 ft 8 in (1.88 m x 2.64 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1900 |
| Style | Peking |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Ivory Beige Cream White |
| Pattern | Floral, Medallion |
Antique Chinese Knotted Rug, Circa Date: 1900s. This exquisite example of early 20th-century weaving presents a striking visual dichotomy, utilizing a vast, luminous field of ivory beige wool set against borders and motifs rendered in a deep, saturated indigo. This restrained palette emphasizes the graphic quality of the design. The expansive central field is characterized by an elegant minimalism, featuring widely dispersed, stylized botanical elements. A prominent circular medallion anchors the composition, surrounded by delicate, asymmetrical floral designs that appear to float weightlessly across the surface, typical of sophisticated Chinese aesthetic principles. The sophisticated border system employs multiple guard stripes, including a precise Greek key fretwork band, which frames the main border of scrolling vines and large stylized blossoms.