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Parade Saddle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver parade saddle with a white and green design, featuring etchings on its surface. The saddle has a curved pommel at the front and a cantle at the back. A brown leather piece is attached to the back. The saddle's surface displays etchings of people and foliage. A large rectangular cutout is in the middle of the saddle. The background is gray. Title: "Parade Saddle", Artist unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
1400–1450
Medium:
Bone, polychromy, wood, birch bark
Culture:
German or Tyrolean
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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