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Fine and original TÉHÉRAN (Iran) Beginning of...

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Fine and original TÉHÉRAN (Iran) Beginning of the 20th century An ivory field is home to an important tree of life, accompanied by six smaller ones. Under and on its flowering branches is a varied bestiary, resting deer and others chased by canids, perched fowl, acrobatic monkeys and parrots. The frame consists of a wide sky border, with flowers, where many colourful birds frolic. It is flanked by two ruby-coloured floral counter borders. Sky and ivory outer border with positive/negative chess pawns. Paradisiacal vision. Decorated with earthly paradise Technical data : - Quality silky lambswool velvet on cotton foundation - Density: about 8000 knots per dm2 Good general condition 215 X 135 cm