Fine and very original Tabriz North West Iran mid 20th century Quality silky lambswool velvet on a cotton foundation Golden beige field decorated with animals, monkeys and composition of flowers and crenellated foliage in polychrome finely drawn Triple borders of which the main saffron has seeded bulbs and flower buds Density. Approximately 8500 nodes per dm2 190 x 135 cm Good general condition

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