{"product_id":"1900s-chinese-paotao-wool-deer-birds-rug-2-20-x-4-23-ft-1c1304","title":"1900s Chinese PaoTao Wool Rug with Deer \u0026 Birds, 2.20 × 4.23 ft - 1C1304","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAbout This Rug\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHandmade in China and dated to the early 1900s, this antique wool rug presents a charming pictorial scene. Spotted deer, birds with outstretched wings and stylised trees decorate an ivory field framed by deep blue borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts compact dimensions, 67 × 129 cm, give the composition an intimate scale. Indigo, navy and softer blue tones create a clear contrast with the pale ground, allowing each animal motif to stand out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDeer, Birds and Stylised Trees\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo spotted deer occupy different sections of the field, their lifted legs and curved necks suggesting movement. Pale spots enliven their dark bodies, while lighter blue details distinguish their necks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBetween them, birds spread their wings across the ivory ground. Their strongly outlined silhouettes bring a lively rhythm to the otherwise open composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStylised trees rise beside the animals, with rounded foliage and curling branches. Small plant forms and angular landscape shapes add detail near the ends, balancing the larger figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGeometric Borders in Blue and Ivory\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA broad fretwork border surrounds the pictorial field with repeating angular shapes. Its crisp blue-and-ivory contrast offers a geometric counterpoint to the flowing animal and tree silhouettes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA narrower key-pattern band separates the main border from the central scene. Plain blue outer edging completes the frame, while light fringes remain at both ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe restrained palette keeps the design cohesive despite its varied motifs. Softer blue passages add depth to the darker outlines and corner forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHandmade Wool and Compact Proportions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDescribed as a PaoTao rug, this piece combines wool texture with a distinctive decorative arrangement. The early-1900s date is an approximate period attribution rather than a documented production year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts narrow rectangular shape makes it suitable beside a bed, near a desk or within a small seating arrangement. The pictorial field offers interest without requiring the footprint of a larger room rug.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood overall condition, with age-related pile wear and uneven, worn fringes. The photographs show areas of reduced pile, including horizontal wear across part of the ivory field.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease review the overall views and close-ups for surface texture, border condition and fringe lengths. No restoration history has been supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeriod: Early 1900s\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: China\u003cbr\u003eType: PaoTao\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Wool\u003cbr\u003eConstruction: Handmade\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 67 × 129 cm \/ approximately 2.20 × 4.23 ft\u003cbr\u003eDesign: Spotted deer, birds, stylised trees, landscape forms and geometric fretwork borders\u003cbr\u003eColours: Ivory, indigo, navy and soft blue\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good overall, with age-related pile wear and uneven fringes\u003cbr\u003eSKU: 1C1304\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy It’s Special\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe expressive animal silhouettes and contrasting geometric frame give this small rug a distinctive identity. Its ivory-and-blue palette brings together playful pictorial detail and a strong, orderly border.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOne Royal Art\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt One Royal Art, we curate distinctive handmade rugs, celebrating their materials, individual character and decorative detail.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"One Royal Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54990779154778,"sku":"1C1304","price":980.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/9656\/8577\/files\/1C1304_1.jpg?v=1792051974","url":"https:\/\/www.oneroyalart.com\/de\/products\/1900s-chinese-paotao-wool-deer-birds-rug-2-20-x-4-23-ft-1c1304","provider":"One Royal Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}