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Polonaise carpet, Esfahan, Central Persia, 17th century. Gallery Moshe Tabibnia, Milan
The silk pile and metal thread has always made these carpets amongst the most important and obvious symbols of power, patronage and oriental splendour. This is a particularly stately example with its rare square size and potent cross at its centre. Polonaise carpet, Esfahan, Central Persia, 17th century. Gallery Moshe Tabibnia, Milan
