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1940s Vintage Tabriz Rug
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Located in the far northwest of Persia, Tabriz has been a leading center for the production of the finest rugs and carpets since the fourteenth century if not earlier. By 1500 it had emerged as a major capital of Safavid power and many of the carpet masterpieces of this period were made there.
- Dimensions:Width: 99 in (251.46 cm)Length: 133 in (337.82 cm)
- Style:Other (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:1940
- Condition:good condition.
- Seller Location:Los Angeles, US
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