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Saddle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown leather saddle with a curved seat and two extensions at the back. The front of the saddle has a tall extension covered in small silver, white, and gold square and triangle-shaped pieces arranged in rows. Two extensions at the back of the saddle are also covered in the same pieces. The saddle has a dark brown stand underneath. The background is white with shadows cast by the saddle. The title of the image is "Saddle".

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Wood, leather (pigskin), mother-of-pearl, horn
Culture:
Indian
Dimensions:
600 × 400 px
Museum record:
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