77266 Distressed Antique Chinese Peking Rug with Traditional Chinoiserie Style 09'01 x 13'07. This Distressed hand knotted wool antique Chinese Peking rug features a variety of phoenix and floral motifs spread across an abrashed blue field. Five large phoenixes, known in Chinese as Fenghuang, decorate the field surrounded by budding plum blossoms, peonies, and ruyi clouds. Phoenixes are amongst the most treasured of Chinese symbols, representing auspiciousness, elegance, virtue, nobility, honour, integrity and peace; plum blossoms represent fortitude and resilience; and peonies represent wealth and unparalleled beauty and honour. The outer main border features peonies and plum blossoms in a scrolling vine design, while the flowers are displayed overflowing across the two inner borders into the field. With its depth of meaning, classic color combination, intricate detailing, and elegant composition, this lovely antique Chinese rug that would bring timeless sophistication to any interior. Rendered in variegated shades of royal blue, true blue, indigo, ink blue, navy blue, sky blue, baby blue, French gray, blue-gray, stone gray, greige, olive, pistachio, chartreuse, ocher, yellow, beige, tan, khaki, sand, ecru, vanilla, and cream. Perfect for a living room, dining room, front room, bedroom, study, library, office, den, family room, large sitting area, studio, library, study, theatre room, private chambers, state room, great room, music room, or lounge area. Well-suited for a wide range of interior styles: Traditional, Transitional, Eclectic, Modern, Contemporary, Manor House, Neoclassical, Georgian, Empire, Regency, Victorian, Arts & Crafts, Craftsman, Edwardian, Colonial Revival, Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency, English Country, French Provincial, Romantic, Bohemian, boho chic, Asian Antique, Asian Modern, Chinese, Chinoiserie, Japanese, Ming and Qing. The rug is clean. A stain near the border that can be covered with furniture. Distressed. Desirable Age Wear. Abrash. Hand knotted wool. Made in China. Measures: 09'01 x 13'07.