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Gift from Iran to United Nations
This Persian rug was accepted as a donation to the United Nations from Iran in 1952. It measures about 12 feet by 18 feet, it stands 50 inches high and it weighs over 11 pounds. Showing mainly reds and blues, the traditional
small-figure designs surround a central and circular medallion.
A detail of the rug.
small-figure designs surround a central and circular medallion.
A detail of the rug.
01 August 1985
United Nations, New York
Photo # 111531
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