An unusual Tabriz rug, the pistachio-green field with overall diagonal rows of embracing figures of dragon and phoenix within hooked lozenge, fish, human faces, bird heads and floral motifs at one side, in brick-red stylised soldier border between ivory serrated 'S' stripes writing at one end, overall slight wear --6ft.2in. x 4ft.8in.(188cm. x 142cm.)