| Stock number | 20911 |
| Size | 3 ft 2 in x 7 ft (0.97 m x 2.13 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1880 |
| Style | Peking |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Ivory Beige Cream White |
| Pattern | Allover, Geometric |
Antique Geometric Hand Knotted Pile Rug, Circa Date: 1880s. This exceptional late 19th-century piece captures the restrained elegance characteristic of the period's finest antique rugs. The design relies on a masterful contrast between an open, warm field and a highly detailed border, showcasing the sophisticated use of negative space favored by master weavers of the era. The expansive central field utilizes a beautifully mellowed natural ivory beige cream tone, providing a perfect counterpoint to the saturated indigo and teal blues of the main border. This subtle palette allows the texture of the hand-knotted wool to become a feature in itself, reflecting the patina achieved through over a century of careful preservation.