Rare Early 1900s Antique Chinese Peking Carpet — Ivory with Black Bat Motif Border
This exceptionally unique early 20th-century antique Chinese Peking carpet is a stunning example of classical symbolism and refined craftsmanship. Woven in a soft ivory field with a striking black bat motif encircling the perimeter, this rug is both visually compelling and rich in cultural meaning.
In Chinese tradition, bats are auspicious symbols of good fortune and happiness — the word for bat (fu) sounds like the word for luck and blessings.
