Esfahan / 21960

This Esfahan antique rug measures 3' 9" x 5' 0", with a compact format that carries a richly layered design language. A dark ground anchors the central field, where mirrored floral forms and vase-like motifs unfold in rose pink, ivory, and softened blue. The borders are finely drawn, with multiple floral guards and a lively outer band that holds the composition together. Wool lends the surface a warm, tactile hand, while visible wear and mellow fading add depth. Circa 1925 - 1940, it reads as ornate yet grounded, with the kind of timeworn character that gives an antique rug its presence.