Ivory Chinese - Peking Room Size Rectangle Wool 1890s Knotted Antique Rug

Ivory Chinese - Peking Room Size Rectangle Wool 1890s Knotted Antique Rug, Circa Date: 1890s. This late Qing Dynasty Peking weaving is defined by its impressive scale, designed to anchor a major living space. Its generous proportions classify it as a true room size rugs, a hallmark of prestige in 19th-century Chinese production. The field is rendered in a soft, luminous ivory beige cream tone, characteristic of the most desirable Chinese carpets of this era. This expansive light ground allows the intricate, tone-on-tone patterning to emerge subtly, emphasizing texture and luminosity over high contrast. The central design features a prominent Shou symbol for longevity, surrounded by repeating, faint key-fret motifs.