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The Eternal Seasons: Antique Chinese Peking Masterpiece of Chinoiserie Splendor
$3,850
£2,910.15
€3,338.07
CA$5,367.06
A$5,842.48
CHF 3,101.19
MX$70,297.62
NOK 39,296.31
SEK 36,006.53
DKK 24,928.49
About the Item
78762 Antique Blue Chinese Peking Rug, 04'00 x 05'09. Steeped in poetic symbolism and imperial grace, this hand-knotted wool antique Chinese Peking rug transcends time, fusing the refined lyricism of Chinoiserie with the cosmopolitan allure of the Jazz Age. Each motif is rendered with meditative precision—a quiet dance of blossoms and butterflies across a tranquil expanse, embodying the Chinese reverence for balance between nature and spirit. The floral ensemble—lotus, peony, chrysanthemum, and plum blossom—unfolds like a visual poem of the seasons, narrating a story of beauty, endurance, and transformation. Together, they form a harmonious tableau of life’s eternal cycles, echoing the delicate equilibrium of Eastern philosophy through the elegance of woven art.
At once serene and opulent, this masterpiece evokes the sophisticated glamour of 1920s Shanghai—the “Paris of the East”—where East met West in a rhapsody of art, culture, and refinement. The exclusive composition’s restrained geometry and luxuriant motifs reflect both imperial tradition and modern sensibility, reminiscent of lacquered screens, jade ornaments, and silk-painted scrolls found in grand manors and stately salons. Each signature flower seems to float effortlessly upon the field, their placement deliberate yet seemingly spontaneous—a visual symphony composed with the precision of a master calligrapher. This balance of discipline and sensuality speaks to the spirit of the age: worldly yet introspective, lavish yet poetic.
The tactile richness of the wool pile, hand-knotted with impeccable finesse, adds an understated grandeur that invites not just admiration but intimacy. It is an extraordinary masterpiece that reveals itself slowly—its sumptuous textures softening with light, its motifs shifting with mood. This quiet luxury is the hallmark of true sophistication: a rug that does not demand attention but commands it effortlessly. Like the finest porcelain or a well-aged lacquer, it is the kind of piece that defines a space rather than merely inhabiting it, offering warmth and gravitas in equal measure.
To own this one-of-a-kind antique Chinese Peking rug is to hold a fragment of a cultural renaissance—an artifact that bridges dynastic elegance with Art Deco modernity. It is not merely a furnishing but an heirloom of meaning, embodying the enduring dialogue between nature, art, and human aspiration. In the company of discerning collectors and connoisseurs, this exquisite work of art stands as both object and oracle—its beauty timeless, its symbolism eternal, its presence a declaration of cultivated taste and worldly sophistication.
Abrash.
Hand knotted wool.
Made in China.
Measures: 04'00 x 05'09.
Date: 1920s. Early 20th Century.
- Dimensions:Width: 48 in (121.92 cm)Length: 69 in (175.26 cm)
- Style:Qing (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Wool,Hand-Knotted
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1920-1929
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash. Age Wear.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 78762 Antique Blue Chinese Peking Rug, 04 00 x 05 091stDibs: LU942938919582
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