Chinese Peking / 12264

A restrained, round Chinese Peking in wool, 269 x 274 cm, with a soft cream field and a repeating navy cloud-scroll border. The centre shows faint lotus sprays and tone-on-tone floral detailing, visible through a satin-aged patina. Heavy wear and abrash give the cloth-like surface a softened, tactile presence; scattered staining and surface loss mark its long use. The palette feels quiet and considered, the construction apparent in the gentle folds and worn highlights. This antique rug carries a calm, historical presence, its neutral ground and blue accents in quiet dialogue. Circa 1900 - 1915