61489 Rare Antique Chinese Peking Rug, 02'07 x 04'01. Woven as a poetic tribute to cosmic order and imperial virtue, this antique Chinese Peking rug unfolds like a courtly scroll from a bygone dynasty. A warm tan field glows softly beneath a crimson sun—an ancient symbol of life force and auspicious yang energy—casting its benevolent presence across the composition. This is not merely a rug, but a ceremonial landscape, conceived to harmonize space, spirit, and power within the most refined interiors of Imperial China.
At the heart of the exclusive design, a regal pair of mythical phoenixes (Fenghuang) glide above a sacred mountain, an exalted pairing reserved for the empress and emperor. Together, these iconic symbols speak to harmony, prosperity, and a stable reign—yin and yang held in perfect balance. Surrounding them, lush peonies proclaim wealth and honor, bamboo stands resolute in quiet strength and longevity, while chrysanthemums—flowers of autumn—whisper of wisdom, endurance, and a golden life well lived. Ruyi clouds drift throughout, promising happiness and the fulfillment of one’s highest wishes.
The craftsmanship is nothing short of extraordinary. Hand-knotted in silk and wool, with luminous gold thread woven into its structure, the surface shimmers subtly as light moves across it. This interplay of texture and sheen was a hallmark of Chinese Imperial carpets...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Metallic Thread Rugs and Carpets
MaterialsGold, Metallic Thread