A rare and monumental Peking palace carpet with floral designs on a blue ground

Description:

China, Beijing, 1920-30
ca. 880 x 460 cm
Decorated all around with floral motifs, with floral arrangements in spherical vases at each corner, interspersed in places with crane and fan decoration on a dark blue background, with a thin beige ‘ruyi’ border, followed by a slightly lighter blue, with plum blossoms and butterfly motifs.
Old North German private collection - Few traces of age and use, overall good condition