Antique Khyzy (Khizi, Xızı) horse cover (chul), 19th century, Khyzy District (south of Shabran (Devechi), north west of Baku), Azerbaijan

A SHAHSEVAN SADDLE COVER
WEST PERSIA, CIRCA 1880

Price Realized (Set Currency) Ј2,151 ($3,119)

Sale Information
Christie's Sale 6568
oriental rugs and carpets
25 April 2002
London, King Street


Lot Description
A SHAHSEVAN SADDLE COVER
West Persia, circa 1880
The field divided into horizontal polychrome rows containing hooked panels, stylised birds and stepped panels enclosing flowerheads in a multi-striped border between zigzag and S-panel stripes, slight stains, original fringe at one end
4ft.11in. x 3ft.5in. (150cm. x 104cm.)