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When oil magnate Jean Paul Getty was touring Europe in the late 1930s, building his massive art collection, he was “instantly captivated” by a 16th century Persian carpet he spotted at a Paris ...

Once a matched pair and among the finest products of Iran’s golden age of carpet weaving, the works were removed from the Ardabil shrine in the late 19th century after earthquake damage and sold ...

Large Antique Persian Ardabil Design Tabriz Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: 1900 – This antique carpet is exceptionally rare and is a replica of one of the most famous carpets in history.

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