Antique Square Peking Art Nouveau Carpet
N°
00230
Period
Circa 1910
Origin
Northern China
Materials
Wool
Status
Available
Size
373 cm x 352 cm12'2" x 11'6"
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.