Small Square Antique Chinese Rug - Tuck Zling Yung Factory Shanghai
| Stock number | 22069 |
| Size | 2 ft x 2 ft (0.61 m x 0.61 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1920 |
| Style | Chinese Art Deco |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Blue |
| Pattern | Allover |
Antique Square Chinese 1920s Rug signed "Manufactured by Tuck Zling Yung Factory Shanghai", Circa Date: 1920s. This highly unusual piece, likely a quality sample or presentation mat, offers a unique window into the production methods of the era. It was manufactured by the Tuck Zung Yung Factory in Shanghai, a name often associated with the burgeoning export market for antique rugs during the early Republican period. The palette is dominated by a rich, saturated indigo field, providing a striking contrast to the beige and tan elements used in the border and the central panel. The center features a highly stylized grid, perhaps indicating dye lots or quality grades, lending this piece a graphic, almost modernist aesthetic, distinct from the typical Chinese decorative style of the time.