Chinese / 25959

This Chinese antique rug measures 74 x 155 cm and is defined by a balanced, pictorial layout with mirrored guardian figures, a central vessel, and sweeping foliate forms. The purple ground has mellowed into a softened backdrop, giving the cream, white, and blue accents a calm, faded contrast. A slim border in russet and cream neatly contains the composition, while the medium wear is visible in the patina, pile loss, and lightly frayed edges. Circa 1900 - 1920, it reflects the poised symmetry and decorative clarity often seen in early 20th-century Chinese weaving.