588. a magnificent antique Chinese carpet

588. Provenance: Peking, China

Size 279 x 174 cm

Age: Circa 1900

Condition: Excellent, with

Notes: A truly civilized pictoral Chinese rug, in classic design. The wool is super-soft and incredibly luxruiant underfoot. The indigo field is dark and rich and the whole mountain and lake scene is framed by a wonderful border full of flower-filled cartouches.