This finely woven antique Peking Carpet, featuring scrolling lotus flowers, comes from the Imperial workshops of Peking. Distinguished by an elegant pattern of scrolling lotus flowers on an indigo background, this carpet represents the highest quality of weaving from China during the last decades of the Qing Dynasty. The designs from this period were based on patterns characteristic of the earlier Qing period, which were derived from the Ming Dynasty. The lotus blossoms, symbols of purity, are connected by leafy tendrils, creating a sense of harmony and balance. This carpet is a masterpiece in every respect.