Chinese / 12439

A small Chinese wool rug with a confident pictorial centre, this 48 x 48 cm piece pairs a multicoloured rooster with stylised bamboo against a deep navy ground. The cream endbands and short fringe give the composition a measured frame, while muted blues, pale pink and neutral greens read as faded colour on a soft wool pile. Medium wear and gentle abrash across the field emphasise the rug’s age and material presence without obscuring its graphic clarity. Circa 1900 - 1920, this antique rug carries a restrained, heritage-aware character in its surface and palette.