Chinese / 12439

This compact Chinese wool rug reads like a small tableau: a multicolored rooster rendered in muted blue, pale pink and neutral tones beside a cluster of stylised bamboo on a deep navy ground. The 1' 7" x 1' 7" scale and minimal surrounding field make the pictorial motif immediate and tactile, the cream endbands and fringe framing the scene. Surface wear and subtle abrash lend a quiet antiquity to the wool; the hand of traditional dye and weave remains visible in the palette and texture. Circa 1910 - 1940, this antique rug balances figuration and restraint with textile poise.