Chinese / 13174

This Chinese antique rug in wool offers a striking contrast of deep black ground and lively floral colour. The oval format is framed by a continuous blossom border, while the centre holds a circular medallion with stylised birds and flowers arranged in balanced symmetry. Soft wear and scattered surface abrasion lend the piece an aged, tactile presence without diminishing its clarity. Measuring 9' 0" x 11' 9", it carries a calm formality and decorative richness that feels both graphic and refined. Circa 1900 - 1915. The softened surface retains a quiet, tactile character shaped by time.