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Antique Khyzy (Khizi, Xızı) horse cover (chul), 19th century, Khyzy District (south of Shabran (Devechi), north west of Baku), Azerbaijan
Rippon Boswell & Co. International Auctioneers of Rare Carpets & Textiles
Major Spring Sale, 15th May 2004
This flat-woven horse-cover (lot 70) went for $33,436 (under "Shahsavan" name)