Tabriz NW Persia, circa 1920. signed "Narvani" at the top center. The fancy medium blue interior field figures an elegant red central medallion surrounded by decorative blossoms in green and white and adorned with a light blue cartouche inside. Artfully drawn tendril bands with red buds decorate the elegant medium blue ground throughout, along with 4 light blue corner spandrels. 2 filigree rosette secondary borders line the wide red stylish main border decorated with generously applied palmettes in vivid hues. Natural abrasion. Signs of wear. 275x365 cm (ft. 9.1x12).

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