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Large Oval Fine Antique Chinese Carpet

About the Item

A finely woven Chinese carpet of the type ascribed to the best workshops in Beijing distinguished by an oval format and characterized by a tone-on-tone leaf pattern in off beige-gold colors, framed by a border of stylized dragons with touches of soft blue. Carpets of this type represent the highest quality of workmanship for early 20th century Chinese weavings and is inspired by Imperial Ningxia rugs of the 18th century.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 107.88 in (274 cm)Length: 173.23 in (440 cm)
  • Style:
    Chinoiserie (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wool,Hand-Knotted
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Milan, IT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Alberto Levi Gallery 002471stDibs: LU95497230143
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