Important and fine Tabriz (North West of Iran) in wool and silk around 1980. Lambswool velvet, silk flowers, on a cotton foundation. Pink salmon-pink field with branches of flowers and foliage decorated with a large central ivory, old gold and ruby medallion with flowered crowns. Remarkable finesse. Density of about 10,000 to 11,000 knots per square metre. Good general condition. 350 cm x 250 cm

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