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Saddle (Kura)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The saddle, titled "Saddle (Kura)" by an unknown artist, is black with a gold emblem on the front. The emblem features a gold lotus flower design within a circle. The saddle's surface is predominantly black on the pommel and cantle, transitioning to a patterned design on the rest. This design consists of small blue flowers and green leaves on a brown background. The saddle has a distinctive horn at the front and a curved back. The underside of the cantle and the flaps feature a green and blue design with small spots. The background of the image is plain white.

Artwork Details

Date
dated 1658
Medium
Wood, lacquer, abalone shell, gold
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
599 × 526 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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