Early 20th Century Pictorial Khotan Rug

A gorgeous early 20th century Central Asian Khotan rug with five large vases, each potted with peonies and chrysanthemum, with more auspicious flowers including lotus, and Buddha's H...

A wonderfully whimsical mid-20th century central Asian pictorial Khotan rug with a bucolic scene depicting several roosters, hens, and chicks in the foreground feeding amongst the re...

An extremely rare early 20th century pictorial Chinese rug depicting Chinese scholar's objects like potted peonies and chrysanthemums, citron (Buddha's Fingers) with a censor, and a peach, all symbols of longevity and prosperity. The border is wonderful, with a wide floral and vine pattern running in a circular fashion around the rug. The rare quality of this rug lies not in the imagery, but in the color. Most Central Asian rugs utilize crimsons, golds, oranges, and natural brown wools, however this example is woven mostly in varying shades of indigo, reminiscent of traditional Chinese blue and white pottery.

A wonderful early 20th century pictorial Samarkand rug with a fanciful landscape scene with serval trees amidst a rocky terrain with mountains and a village in the background. A tall...