Chinese / 15118

This Chinese antique rug in wool measures 11' 10" x 19' 2" and presents a lush, painterly field of blossoms gathered around a restrained central medallion. The plum ground is animated by sage, teal, butter yellow, blush, and soft blue florals, then contained by layered floral borders in warm cream and green. The overall effect is graceful and quietly intricate, with low distress that preserves the design while softening the surface. Circa 1900 - 1920, it carries the atmospheric depth and decorative clarity that define the most enduring Chinese compositions.