3 x 6 - Blue Antique Chinese Peking Rug - 76950

76950 Early 20th Century Antique Blue Chinese Peking Rug With Chinoiserie Style, 03'02"x 05'06". Refresh your space with this 1920s Chinese blue Art Deco rug, inspired by Walter Nichols. This hand-knotted wool antique Chinese Peking rug features a rounded medallion composed of elegant floral motifs from sprigs of chrysanthemums, peonies to plum blossoms and lotus. The ornate medallion flanked with blooming louts on either end gracefully float in an abrashed and weathered field. Together, this ensemble of flowers represents the four seasons. Separately, each flower carries significant meaning in Chinese culture. The lotus, the flower of summer, symbolizes purity and perfection, since its clean vibrant blooms emerge from the mud of swamps and marshes. Peonies, the flower of spring, represent unparalleled beauty, love and affection; they have long been regarded as a symbol of wealth and honor. Chrysanthemums, the flower of autumn, are associated with long life and a golden retirement; the dried petals of the flower immersed in wine were once thought to bring longevity to those who drank it. Plum flowers, the flower of winter, represent fortitude and resilience, since the long-lived tree blooms brightly during the cold of winter. With its depth of meaning and lovingly time-worn appearance, this stately antique Chinese rug would be a sophisticated addition to nearly any interior. Perfect for a foyer, small space, nook, entry, sitting room, kitchen, entryway, bedroom, den, mudroom, home office, private library, study, studio, and master bathroom. Well-suited for a wide range of interior styles: Art Deco, Romantic, Chinoiserie, Chinese Export, Asian Antique, Asian Modern, Japanese, Qing, Ming, Traditional, Eclectic, Modern, Neoclassical, and Hollywood Regency. Rendered in variegated shades of navy blue, royal blue, cobalt, indigo, ink blue, cerulean, sky blue, gray, greige, taupe. Distressed. Age Wear. Abrash. Hand-knotted wool. Made in China. Measures: 03.02 x 05.06.