Chinese / 18212

This Chinese antique rug, 152 x 732 cm, is composed in a long, slender format with a deep navy wool field bordered by ivory and cream bands traced with small floral and scrolling vine motifs. The spare centre gives the design a composed, architectural feel, while the narrow border layers introduce quiet pattern and balance. Medium wear, gentle fading, and softened edges lend the surface a nuanced, timeworn character. Circa 1900 - 1915, it offers the presence of an antique rug shaped by restraint, depth of colour, and a measured decorative line.