Chinese / 12617

A subtle, allover floral field unfolds across this Chinese wool rug, its warm salmon-tinged ground layered with cream, muted red and pale blue accents. Palmettes, stylised blossoms and scrolling arabesques form a composed, repeating lattice that reads refined and spare, softened by low, even wear and a gentle abrash that lends a tactile, time-earned patina. Narrow sage and cream borders frame the field with small floral sprigs. This antique rug retains a calm palette and generous presence in a substantial 11' 7" x 17' 2" format. Circa 1900 - 1915.