Chinese / 12455

A compact Chinese wool rug, its dense black ground set off by a singular cascading floral spray rendered in cream, white and neutral tones. The bouquet reads like a studied fragment, each petal softened by time; the wool shows medium wear with delicate abrash and small areas of pile loss that deepen the tactile character. This antique rug retains an intimate, object-like presence despite its modest scale, the understated palette and spare composition revealing a purposeful, restrained hand. Circa 1900 - 1935. Size: 1' 4" x 2' 8". The softened surface retains a quiet, tactile character shaped by time.