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Peking Rug, 1st Quarter 20th Century

About the Item

Peking Rug, 1st Quarter 20th Century Chinese carpets are renowned for their refinement bordering on simplicity. This elegant Peking carpet combines a classic central fret medallion with matching corner pieces set against an open light-grey field. The color is restricted to two tones of indigo blue. A stylized circular ‘shòu’ character meaning ‘longevity’ (simplified Chinese: 寿; traditional Chinese: 壽) is used at the center of the medallion and rotates with an elongated form of the same character against a white border. Additional Information: Dimensions: 8'0" W x 10'0" L
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 96 in (243.84 cm)Length: 120 in (304.8 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wool,Hand-Knotted
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1st Quarter 20th Century
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 166811stDibs: LU855533689552
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