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Antique Tabriz Hadji Jalili carpet, Azerbaijan, NW Iran, 7'11" x9'3" |
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Gracefully flowing lines and unusually subdued earth tones imbue this
surprising square carpet with a potent organic quality. A lyrical "Tree of
Life", supported by a pair of cypress trees, swirls with artfully executed
boughs and blossoms, while retaining carefully balanced proportions. A
fanciful botanical border echoes the naturalistic theme of the field, and
increases the endearing presence of this singular carpet.
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