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Saddle (Kura)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photo of a Kura saddle by artist Saddle. The saddle is made of dark metal with decorative patterns on the front and back ends. A single horn projects upward from the back. The saddle sits on a white surface. The background is a plain white wall. The saddle is positioned at an angle.

Artwork details

Date:
17th–18th century
Medium:
Wood, staghorn
Culture:
Korean or Chinese
Dimensions:
599 × 462 px
Museum record:
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