Small Scatter Size Antique Ivory Chinese Geometric Medallion Baotou Rug
$2,800.00
| Stock number | 23238 |
| Size | 2 ft 6 in x 5 ft 3 in (0.76 m x 1.60 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1920 |
| Style | Baotou |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Ivory Beige Cream White |
| Pattern | Geometric, Medallion |
Wool Hand Knotted Pile Ivory /Beige /Cream / White Antique 1920s Rectangle Geometric Medallion Rug, Circa Date: 1920s. This exquisite piece exemplifies the refined aesthetic of early 20th-century Chinese weaving, presenting a sophisticated balance between traditional iconography and bold structure. The central design features a distinctive geometric medallion rug motif, rendered in striking indigo and slate blue against a warm, neutral ground. The finely hand-knotted wool pile retains a remarkable depth of color, characteristic of high-quality antique production. The field is dominated by a serene palette of ivory Beige Cream White, which provides a luminous backdrop for the symbolic Chinese scholar's objects depicted throughout the composition. This restrained use of color highlights the precision of the drawing and the clarity of the wool's texture.