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Antique Peking Rug, Dark Blue with “Pao-Tou” Crane Pictorials - Rug Kilim

$6,300
£4,792.13
€5,523.94
CA$8,944.67
A$9,599.64
CHF 5,145.79
MX$115,527.27
NOK 64,880.75
SEK 59,162.25
DKK 41,263.79

About the Item

Made with hand-knotted wool and originating from China circa 1910-1920, this 2x4 antique Peking rug is an exceptional find of the “Pao-Tou” design, celebrated for its quality craftsmanship and elegant pastoral scenes in rare pictorials like this—an exciting new curation from Rug Kilim. On the Design: Admirers of the craft will recognize an exemplar of the quintessential beauties in both Peking rugs and Pao-Tou designs in this accent rug—most notably the play of dark blues, sharp architectural borders reminiscent of early Chinese Art Deco designs, and especially the majestic pictorial in its central field. In this piece, a range of midnight and navy blue tones underscores geometric borders with fretwork and ‘infinite knot’ spandrels, framing the scene at the center—two cranes within and above a tree before the setting sun in the clouds. In this pictorial, one can’t help but admire the subtle variety of hues in the lighter blues, camel-toned beiges, and rust tones that lend the scene its particular marriage of humble, yet serene and whimsical beauty. Keen eyes will further admire the execution of pattern, from the subtle sharpness of the geometry to the curvature of the pictorials and floral patterns, all exceptional in keeping with the level of refinement these rugs have become synonymous with in the history of weaving. Condition: This antique Peking rug further enjoys good condition for its age and origin.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 26 in (66.04 cm)Length: 52 in (132.08 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wool,Hand-Knotted
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1910-1919
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1910s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Long Island City, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 103151stDibs: LU4551148234022

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