Safavid silk gelim with the coat-of-arms of Sigismund III Vasa

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Safavid silk gelim with the coat-of-arms of Sigismund III Vasa

A Safavid silk gelim (kilim) from Kashan bearing the coat-of-arms of Polish King Sigismund III Vasa, illustrating diplomatic carpet gifts between Safavid Persia and European royalty.

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