Unusual Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug

Unusual antique Chinese Art Deco rug. With phoenix & shou character symbology. An early 20th century Chinese rug with two pairs of phoenixs each end and a stylised flower urn in between with a shou (longevity) character. Notice the stylised floral theme to the central field in a contrasting light beige colour. Over 30 images of this rug with hand washed images last three. All over even wool pile. Minor fringes and white cotton side cords. Size is 4 foot 9 inches by 3 foot 1 inches, 146cm x 94cm at widest points. Wool pile hand knotted onto cotton foundations. FAC 170. NTDF. Purveyors of unusual rare distinctive quality tribal rugs & carpets, Howard & Sons seating, some orientalist items & decorative objects for the everyman.