Chinese
Old Peking rug, This is an elegant old Peking carpet. The
field contains a central medalion with the flowers of the
four seasons motif. They are the tree peony, the lotus, the
chrysanthemum and the plum blossom which represent spring,
summer, autumn and winter, respectively. The border is a series
of lotus flowers in vases with long-life "shou"characters
upon them. Cotton warp and weft, asymmetrical woolen knots.
There are three small skillful repairs on it. All vegetable
dyed.
Origin: Beijing |
Shape: Rectangle |
Age: 19th
Century |
Size:
93x151cm(3'1"x5') |
Material: 100%
Wool |
Woven: Hand-knotted |
Background
Color: Blues |
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