Antique Chinese Rug | #250305A | 9' x 11' 7"

This Antique Chinese rug, c.1880, set against a rich, graduated field of cerulean blue, a single sweeping ivory phoenix takes flight, trailing ethereal plumes that curl and dance across the composition.

Anchoring the lower right is a finely rendered incense burner atop swirling clouds – an elegant nod to spiritual themes and traditional Chinese artistry.

About Chinese Hand-Knotted Rugs

Chinese hand-knotted rugs draw on a rich imperial weaving tradition, blending motifs from centuries of court and temple design with influences carried along the Silk Road. Botanical medallions, dragons, phoenixes, clouds, and geometric key-fret borders are common, rendered in refined color palettes of jade, coral, and indigo. The fine, dense hand-knotting reflects generations of technical mastery. Antique and vintage Chinese carpets are prized by collectors for their symbolism, craftsmanship, and the graceful way they bridge Eastern and Western design sensibilities.

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