Chinese / 11665

A Chinese wool rug, 264 x 345 cm, with a neutral ground gently toning around a scalloped, cloud-like medallion in pink and purple. Trailing floral sprays and fine stems animate the field while a wide red border, punctuated by corner vase motifs, defines the composition. The pile shows low wear and subtle abrash with a soft central impression, retaining a tactile, velvet-like surface. The palette of cream, rose and mauve sits against a warm red frame for a composed, heritage feel. Circa 1900 - 1920. This antique rug reads as both decorative and quietly lived-in.