Chinese / 15108

This Chinese antique rug, 8' 7" x 11' 6", pairs a saturated red field with an emerald border and lively floral sprays that gather at the corners and along the lower edge. The composition feels open and painterly, with scrolling vines, layered blossoms, and a fine pale inner line that sharpens the frame. Wool lends the surface a soft, velvety hand, while the low distress leaves room for the color to read clearly. Circa 1920 - 1940, it balances ornament and restraint with a distinctly graphic presence. The softened surface retains a quiet, tactile character shaped by time.