The Emperor's Seal - Carpet cod. 080

Antique hand-knotted Chinese rug, featuring a central medallion with geometric motifs reminiscent of ancient imperial seals, framed by a beige field adorned with peony flowers, symbols of nobility and prosperity in Chinese culture. The corners display meander and stepped patterns, while the outer border showcases a sequence of dragons and clouds, symbols of power and celestial harmony. Woven in high-quality wool with vegetable dyes in shades of blue and beige, this rug reflects the Peking manufacturing tradition of the late Qing period and early 20th century, when symbols of imperial authority were translated into textile designs to evoke fortune and longevity.
Origin: Imperial China.

L 242 x H 182 cm