Chinese Vintage Geometric Pale Sand Hand-Knotted Wool Rug With Imperial Dragons And Auspicious Motifs BB3807 10'7" × 14'5" $32,000

This antique Chinese hand-knotted wool rug, dating to the 1920s and woven in the Peking tradition, unites imperial symbolism with a composed, room-scale layout. Its pale mustard field has softened with age, giving the piece a mellow, time-worn glow that feels elegant rather than ornate.

The design is built around five circular medallions, each enclosing a stylized blue dragon rendered with graphic restraint. Scattered auspicious emblems drift across the open ground, lending the composition a layered, ceremonial character without crowding the field. A disciplined border system frames the center with a Greek key fret, dot band, and repeating motifs that reinforce the rug’s geometric clarity.

Because the imagery is spaced for distance and the palette stays close to golden yellow and blue, the rug reads as both symbolic and architectural. It brings historical Chinese character to interiors that favor collected detail, working especially well beneath furniture groupings where its calm field and formal order can anchor the room.

Part of the Doris Leslie Blau collection, this vintage piece reflects the gallery's unwavering dedication to quality, authenticity, and design heritage. Founded in 1965, Doris Leslie Blau remains one of the world's most trusted sources for exceptional rugs, from rare mid-century finds to contemporary masterworks.