{"product_id":"antique-chinese-art-deco-pictorial-rug-tianjin-c-1920s-1930s","title":"Antique Chinese Art Deco Pictorial Rug, Tianjin, c. 1920s–1930s","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderfully atmospheric \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eantique Chinese Art Deco rug\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920s–1930s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-knotted in China, the rug features a beautifully muted \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esage-green field framed by a deep aubergine\/plum border\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Scattered throughout are traditional Chinese decorative motifs including flowering branches, vessels, floral arrangements, and small auspicious objects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe unusually open composition and asymmetrical placement of the motifs are characteristic of the Chinese Art Deco carpets produced during this period, particularly those associated with the Tianjin (Tientsin) weaving centers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe softened colors and naturally worn surface give this rug considerable character and an appealing, timeworn quality. Its long, narrow proportions make it particularly versatile for use in an entryway, beside a bed, in front of a cabinet or console, or displayed as a decorative textile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e China, likely Tianjin (Tientsin)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Circa 1920s–1930s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Chinese Art Deco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wool\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hand-knotted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 36” × 70.5” (3’ × 5’10½”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique condition with wear consistent with approximately a century of age and use. The rug exhibits areas of pile wear, fading and discoloration, scattered visible foundation, minor soiling, and some fraying along the edges. Please examine photographs carefully as they form an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wear contributes to the rug’s wonderfully mellow, authentic antique appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI Ching Antiques\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLitchfield, Connecticut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollected with an eye for history, character, and timeless design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"I Ching Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48225023459380,"sku":null,"price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/4242\/7700\/files\/8E5D27BA-9047-4B3C-A011-B1CC4D40A69D.png?v=1787841922","url":"https:\/\/ichingantiques.com\/products\/antique-chinese-art-deco-pictorial-rug-tianjin-c-1920s-1930s","provider":"I Ching Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}