Chinese / 16789

This Chinese antique rug measures 2' 0" x 3' 9" and offers a restrained, painterly composition in wool. A warm brown field sits within a deep charcoal border, where delicate vine work and small floral accents create a quiet frame around the open centre. Blue, purple, tan, and cream details lend the surface a nuanced, time-softened character, while the medium distress reads as honest age rather than heavy damage. Circa 1880 - 1900, it carries the calm balance and decorative clarity often sought in a smaller antique rug, with a palette that feels both grounded and subtle.