Antique Square Art Nouveau Rug with Pastel Colours
N°
00230
Period
Circa 1910
Origin
Northern China
Materials
Wool
Status
Available
Size
373 cm x 35212'2" x 11'6"
This is a rare and unusual Chinese carpet from the Art Nouveau period, characterised by an all-over pattern of tone-on-tone lotus flowers scrolling on a soft cream background within a circular reserve. The corner elements derived from stylised peacocks are typical of the period.