Small Scenic Antique Ivory Chinese Bat Cloud Band Bird Of Paradise Design Peking Rug
| Stock number | 23733 |
| Size | 4 ft x 7 ft (1.22 m x 2.13 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1890 |
| Style | Peking |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Ivory Beige Cream White |
| Pattern | Allover, Floral |
Antique Peking Small Scatter Size Wool Blue Navy, Ivory Rug, Circa Date: 1890s. This exceptional Chinese textile, dating from the late Qing Dynasty, exemplifies the refined aesthetic of Peking weaving. Its composition relies on a dramatic contrast between the deep navy elements and the expansive ivory field, a hallmark of sophisticated antique rugs. The design is strikingly pictorial, featuring traditional auspicious symbols rendered with elegant simplicity. A sinuous, dark branch, possibly representing the prunus blossom, dominates the central field, flanked by stylized bamboo stalks. Below, a majestic phoenix figure is depicted in flight, its tail flowing dynamically across the lower register. The masterful use of negative space allows the sparse, yet powerful, iconography to command attention.