Chinese / 12906

An elegant Chinese wool rug defined by a deep blue ground framed by a warm cream border and delicate botanical corners. The spare composition places painterly clusters of chrysanthemums, bamboo and rockwork at the edges, allowing the field’s indigo tone to read like a calm painted surface. Surface abrash and medium wear have softened contrasts and yielded a satiny handle that emphasizes the wool’s tactility. This antique rug measures 8' 3" x 9' 10" and shows honest age, with light spotting and softened borders that speak to use. Circa 1920 - 1940.