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Old 21st June 2005, 02:09 PM   #7
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Originally Posted by ariel
It the Phoenix and the Dragon: very popular in Persian decoration.
Dont forget that the ottomans were extremely influenced by Persian culture. Even the language of the Ottoman court was Persian I believe. That gives out a very high possibility that the decorations are indeed ottoman and not Persian.
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