Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug Inspired by Walter Nichols, 08'11 X 11'05

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Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug Inspired by Walter Nichols 08'11 x 11'05. This hand knotted wool antique Chinese Art Deco … Read more Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug Inspired by Walter Nichols 08'11 x 11'05. This hand knotted wool antique Chinese Art Deco rug features a color-blocked field and border scheme festooned with asymmetrical opulent frondescence and florals breaking across the borders and field, creating a sense of splendor and vitality than cannot be contained. The lustrous red field displays an intricate floral vase in the lower left corner and a complementary array of florals in the upper right opposite corner. This ensemble of flowers, when appearing together, represents the Four Seasons, while each of the flowers carries its own meaning in Chinese culture. The lotus, the flower of summer, symbolizes purity and perfection, since its clean vibrant blooms emerge from the mud of swamps and marshes. Peonies, the flower of spring, represent unparalleled beauty and honor; they have long been regarded as a symbol of wealth. Chrysanthemums, the flower of autumn, are associated with long life and a golden ret See less