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Vintage Chinese Peking Room-Size Rug with Floral and Butterfly Motifs

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A graceful 19th-century Chinese Peking rug in a near-square room size format, featuring a deep navy blue field woven from vibrant, lustrous wool. The elegant ivory border frames the composition with a refined floral design, accented in French blue, tan, and soft navy tones. The field is adorned with floral medallions, butterflies, and scattered blossoms, lending the rug a poetic balance of symmetry and natural beauty—hallmarks of traditional Chinese design. Areas of wear are visible throughout the field and border, consistent with the rug’s age and authenticity, and contribute to its timeless charm and character. A truly classic example of Peking craftsmanship, perfect for collectors or those seeking a piece of historical elegance for a curated space. Dimensions: 8’ 9” x 11’ 5” Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter of the 1800s Place of Origin: China Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation Condition: Wear consistent with age and use The Persian Knot, SKU: 2222 Room Size Rugs, Room Size Chinese Rugs, Navy Blue Chinese Rugs, Chinese Peking Rugs, Antique Peking Carpets, Antique Chinese Peking Carpets, Antique Peking Rug, Antique Peking Carpet, Peking Chinese,, Art Deco Chinese, Sky-Blue Chinese Peking, Vintage Tibetan Rugs, Tibetan Antique Rug, Tibet Antiques, Antique Tibetan Carpet, Antique Tibetan Carpets and Rugs, Tibet Carpet, Ningxia Rug, Ningxia Carpet, Tibet Wool Rugs, Tibet Flower Rugs, Mongolia Rugs, Mongolia Carpets.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 105 in (266.7 cm)Length: 137 in (347.98 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Cotton,Wool,Hand-Knotted
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890-1899
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Barrington, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: The Persian Knot, SKU 22221stDibs: LU8224242331372

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