Antique handmade oversize carpet No. 58246 Chinese Peking, ca. 1910 China 599 x 424 cm
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| Item Number: |
58246 |
| Name: |
Chinese Peking, ca. 1910 |
| Country of Origin: |
China |
| Size: |
599 x 424 cm |
| Made:
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ca. 1910 |
| Pile: |
wool |
| Design: |
floral / little medallion |
| Ground Color: |
ivory |
| Remarks: |
This is a unique handmade / hand-knotted / traditional oriental carpet
The pile of this carpet is made of wool
This is a beautifully drawn and composed floral design Peking rug executed in shades of white, light, medium and dark blue on a pale wheat ground. The plants are carefully drawn with botanical precision so that they can be identified. The center of the field is decorated with a lotus medallion which floats amid peonies, poppies, iris and other flowers. The field is enclosed by three borders, the outer border being a peony and vinery border. This is the first example of this group of botanical Peking rugs which we have come across in full pile. Condition of the carpet: full pile. No repairs as yet ascertained. |
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More about the provenance Chinese Peking, ca. 1910 | China
The art of Chinese carpet making can look back on a highly developed ancient culture. Chinese artists and craftsmen have achieved greatness in China as well as other Oriental countries to which they have been called by art-loving rulers and princes. Their influence on the art of carpet making is indisputable. Carpet making in comparison is a rather young Chinese art. In the 17th century Chinese carpet making has been encouraged by the Chinese emperor K'ang-hi. The dragon motif is one of the typical and characteristic motifs of traditional Chinese rugs. Many of the Chinese rugs of today are being relief-cut and shine-washed (only first class chrome colors are being used). Altogether one can say that Chinese rugs are very elegant rugs with an ancient very characteristic tradition. Those rugs made according to the ancient Chinese traditions are called "China Peking" as opposed to the "Asthetics" (e.g. Aubusson) and "Florals" stlyes.
