Gold Embroidered Saddle Ornament

Cleveland Museum of Art

Gold embroidered saddle ornament by unknown artist. The ornament is shaped like a wide, curved rectangle with a semi-circular cutout at the top. The base color of the ornament is red velvet. The main design is gold embroidery with floral patterns and two birds on either side. The gold embroidery is densely packed and features intricate details. There are two large flowers, one on each side. The edges of the ornament are fringed with gold thread. The background of the image is gray.