Esfahan antique rug, 178 x 269 cm, composed in a restrained palette of cream, white, brown, muted blue, soft green, and faded red. The pictorial centre features birds, deer, figures, and delicate botanical forms, enclosed by a richly patterned floral border that keeps the design grounded and elegant. Woven in wool, it shows light wear, softened colour, and low distress, with the kind of mellow surface that comes from age. Circa 1900 - 1920, this Esfahan rug offers a refined, atmospheric presence and the distinctive narrative quality of an antique rug.