Chinese Symbol

The design is characterized by delicate, trailing vines and scattered, naturalistic blooms, placing it firmly within the category of floral rugs. Traditional Chinese symbols, includi...

The outermost band displays a continuous procession of traditional Chinese symbols and objects, executed with remarkable precision, showcasing the high level of hand-knotted craftsma...

Typical form with bright yellow ground and Chinese symbols.

A graceful, sinuous branch motif extends from both the top and bottom of the composition, framing a series of stylized hanging pendants and lanterns, many bearing traditional Chinese...

Across this rich backdrop, highly stylized, vibrant floral motifs and traditional Chinese symbols drift, showcasing the characteristic use of open space and the soft, lustrous qualit...

The central composition eschews a traditional medallion in favor of a sparse, asymmetrical arrangement of traditional Chinese symbols, rendered in soft, naturalistic tones of gold an...

Detailed corner spandrels feature stylized floral arrangements and traditional Chinese symbols, echoing the delicate central medallion.

The design employs a restrained, asymmetrical composition, featuring traditional Chinese symbols like bamboo stalks, flowering branches, and a central butterfly.

A broad, contrasting border in natural beige frames the composition, featuring intricate Chinese symbols, vases, and stylized floral elements executed in complementary blues and golds.

This minimalist approach is framed by a border featuring an exquisite array of stylized vines, blossoms, and traditional Chinese symbols set against a luminous ground, making it an e...

The wide, multi-layered border features classic scrolling vine work interspersed with traditional Chinese symbols, framing the central field with authority and precision, while reinf...

The ivory border features a delicate array of traditional Chinese symbols and stylized motifs, including vases, butterflies, and the endless knot.

She is flanked by a large, architectural plantain leaf tree and an intricately rendered scholar’s rock (Taihu rock)—a traditional Chinese symbol of wisdom and the enduring power of n...

A central geometric medallion provides a subtle focal point, framed by traditional Chinese symbols that hint at Western influence. The composition relies heavily on negative space, d...

The design eschews the dense patterning of traditional Oriental carpets, favoring instead a sparse, elegant placement of stylized Chinese symbols and delicate floral motifs. These el...

Within this dark frame, delicate, trailing floral vines and traditional Chinese symbols are rendered in muted tones of plum, teal, and soft rose.

The wide, rose-colored frame is densely populated with stylized Chinese symbols, vases, butterflies, and cascading vines, a hallmark of the Art Deco interpretation of Asian aesthetics.

Within the field, traditional Chinese symbols, including a striking dragon, mythical phoenix, and serene deer, are rendered in vibrant, jewel-toned hues, lending the composition a dy...

The main guard border utilizes a softer peach-tan hue as its ground, upon which large, stylized floral rosettes and traditional Chinese symbols, such as the Shou medallion, are intri...

Peonies, the most prominent motif used throughout the composition, are among the most beloved of traditional Chinese symbols and are thought to represent unparalleled beauty, honor, ...

This dense, all-over design is interrupted only by a single, dark central medallion, which anchors the composition with traditional Chinese symbols rendered in deep indigo and black.

The main guard border features an elegant, scrolling vine pattern interspersed with traditional Chinese symbols and vessels, rendered in crisp cream and deep navy blue.

The design employs strong, linear elements and stylized circular forms, relying heavily on bold geometric motifs and traditional Chinese symbols, which provide a compelling visual rh...

The inclusion of traditional Chinese symbols, such as hanging lanterns and vases overflowing with blossoms, highlights the fusion of indigenous motifs with modern Western design sens...

Sparse, naturalistic sprays of flowering branches and stylized birds are scattered across the yellow ground, maintaining an open, uncluttered composition. These traditional Chinese s...

Along the dark perimeter, stylized vases, mythical birds, and blossoming branches are depicted with striking simplicity. These traditional Chinese symbols are reinterpreted through a...

The ornate border is particularly striking, featuring continuous scrolling vines interspersed with stylized blossoms and traditional Chinese symbols, all rendered with meticulous det...

A striking border frames the composition, utilizing dark indigo or black lines to delineate traditional Chinese symbols, most notably the stylized Shou character, representing longev...

The design features a delicate scattering of stylized butterflies and scrolling vines surrounding a subtle central medallion. These traditional Chinese symbols are rendered in a spar...

The main field is densely populated with traditional Chinese symbols, including vases, butterflies, and sprays of blossoms, creating a balanced and auspicious composition.

A series of meticulously drawn borders frames the central design, including a prominent Greek key meander and angular cloud-band motifs at the corners. These classical Chinese symbol...

The design features a delightful array of traditional Chinese symbols, including scattered floral sprigs, vases, and pagodas, all rendered with a delicate, open hand.

This border is intricately decorated with repeating traditional Chinese symbols, including stylized Shou characters representing longevity and good fortune.

Characteristic of the finest 1920s weaving, the design incorporates traditional Chinese symbols, including suspended vases overflowing with stylized peonies and chrysanthemums.

At its center, a striking blue medallion anchors the design, delicately dotted with an iconic butterfly motif—an enduring Chinese symbol of joy, transformation, and romantic harmony.

Characteristic of the period, the field employs an allover arrangement of auspicious Chinese symbols, including potted flowering plants, butterflies, and scattered sprigs of chrysant...

The composition employs both central and corner medallions, interspersed with delicate, stylized floral rugs and traditional Chinese symbols of longevity and good fortune. The interp...

The corners feature elegant arrangements of traditional Chinese symbols, including stylized vases, hanging lanterns, and sprays of flowering branches, lending a quiet formality to th...

The design is characterized by an elegant open field surrounding a magnificent central medallion, densely populated with stylized peonies and foliage rendered in soft ivory, beige, a...

The design maintains a remarkable sense of balance and space, allowing the intricate details of the stylized blossoms and traditional Chinese symbols to breathe against the open grou...

The multi-tiered border system frames the design beautifully, incorporating classical Chinese symbols and stylized floral vines that echo the motifs found within the field.

Scattered throughout the field are classic Chinese symbols of longevity and good fortune, including butterflies, bamboo stalks, and blossoming plum branches, rendered in delicate sha...

The complex border system frames the central field with layers of scrolling vines and traditional Chinese symbols, executed in contrasting shades of dark blue and tan, providing stru...

A delicate, meandering vine motif runs the length of the field, punctuated by stylized floral blooms and traditional Chinese symbols rendered in rich blues, purples, and deep reds.

The iconography is rich with classical Chinese symbols, including stylized flowering trees emerging from elaborate stands, and a powerful central medallion composed of intricate step...

On the Design: Steeped in the visual language of imperial China, this remarkable pictorial design celebrates one of the most enduring symbols of East Asian art: the celestial dragon.

The royal blue border echoes many of the motifs used throughout the field, incorporating a variety of traditional Chinese symbols. Pairs of fish appear in the center of each side of ...

Featuring striking patterns and stylized floral designs, these rugs reinterpret traditional Chinese symbols in a modern and sleek manner. Produced mainly during the 1920s and 1930s a...

Ichnographically, the rug is richly detailed, featuring various auspicious Chinese symbols, including vases of flowers, scrolls, and stylized representations of the Eight Precious Th...

This border is intricately detailed with traditional Chinese symbols, including trailing vines and stylized leaves, emphasizing the rug's architectural presence.

These elements are interspersed with traditional Chinese symbols of longevity and good fortune, including the double happiness character and intricate cloud motifs, each one masterfu...

Interspersed among the delicate blossoms are traditional Chinese symbols, including hanging ornaments and stylized butterflies, rendered in deep blues, russets, and soft oranges.

The border is intricately detailed with meandering vines, stylized blossoms, and traditional Chinese symbols. Note the inclusion of the stylized cloud band motifs woven into the inne...

A deep navy blue border frames the rug, featuring ancient Chinese symbols that further illuminate its cultural and philosophical significance.

Hand-knotted wool. Made in China. Measures: 08'08 x 11'05.

The finely detailed border acts as a catalogue of auspicious Chinese symbols, featuring stylized floral sprays, scholar's objects, and various geometric knots.

This exquisite Antique Peking Rug is a classic example of early 20th-century Chinese craftsmanship. Featuring a deep, "imperial" indigo blue field, it is adorned with a rich tapestry...

Minimalist geometry governs the composition, featuring four stark black Shou symbols, the ancient Chinese motif for longevity, anchoring the corners.

Vintage circa 1980 Chinese Modern hand-knotted wool rug, 8'10" x 12' (106 x 144 in), in ivory tones.

Overall Good Condition. Antique Chinese, Peking Chinese Ivory 1890s Ivory Rug, Circa Date: 1890s.