72991 Antique Chinese Peking Rug, 08'09 x 11'05.
The Noble Stillness: An Antique Chinese Peking Masterpiece of Scholarly Elegance
Step into a world of imperial quietude with this hand-knotted wool antique Chinese Peking rug—a one-of-a-kind masterpiece that captures the refined restraint and symbolic poetry of early 20th-century Beijing weaving ateliers. This is the kind of textile that whispers its grandeur rather than flaunts it, radiating a sense of cultivated luxury reserved for collectors who understand that true prestige lies in understatement. Its pale ivory field, softened beautifully by age, becomes a tranquil canvas where auspicious symbols drift like ink strokes across parchment. Each motif, each gesture of line, is placed with intention—creating a serene balance that feels almost meditative.
At the heart of this exclusive composition, stylized longevity medallions anchor the design, signaling wishes for prosperity, endurance, and blessing. Around them, delicate flowering branches, scholars’ motifs, and ethereal curling tendrils float in rhythmic harmony, rendered in a sophisticated gradient of indigo, midnight blue, and soft sapphire. The artistry feels almost calligraphic—an elegant dance of minimal forms that transform negative space into something profound. What you see is not merely decoration, but a visual language crafted to inspire contemplation and evoke the quiet grandeur of classical Chinese aesthetics.
The frame of this textile treasure carries its own story of dignity and cosmological symbolism. The celestial border is adorned with emblems of protection, strength, and good fortune—bats for happiness, shou medallions for longevity, and mythical beasts for guardianship. Rendered in layered shades of blue, the exceptional border forms an exquisite contrast to the ivory field, reinforcing a sense of structure and sacred geometry. Subtle fretwork and cloud motifs echo the architectural elegance of Qing-era palaces, making the piece feel both timeless and steeped in legacy.
This antique Peking rug is more than an artifact—it is an heirloom of cultural refinement, a textile that elevates any interior with its quiet opulence and air of noble history. For the collector who seeks rarity, symbolism, and the unmistakable elegance of Chinese court-inspired design, this exquisite work of art promises not only beauty but distinction. It is a serene treasure, woven with meaning, ready to anchor a space in sophisticated calm.
Perfect for living room, front room, dining room, bedroom, lounge, loft, parlor, great room, state room, drawing room, office, studio, library, or study and pairs beautifully with canton style furniture.
Well-suited for a wide range of interior styles: Traditional, Transitional, Eclectic, Modern, Mid-Century Modern, Neoclassical, Georgian, Empire, Regency, Victorian, Aesthetic Movement, Edwardian, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Hollywood Regency, Tropical, Bohemian, Boho Chic, Chinoiserie, Chinese Export, Asian Antique, Asian Modern, Japanese, Qing and Ming.
- Distressed. Desirable Age Wear.
- Abrash.
- Hand-knotted wool.
- Made in China.
- Measures: 08'09 x 11'05.
- Date: 1900's. Early 20th Century.
