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Saddle and Bridle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown leather saddle with a floral design on the seat. The saddle has a black background with pink, green, and yellow flowers. Two white circular patches are on either side of the floral design. The saddle is on top of a silver metal object. A brown leather piece with a patterned design hangs from the front of the saddle. Two black cords are attached to the saddle. The background is a plain white surface.

Artwork Details

Date
probably 19th century
Medium
Wood, rayskin, deerskin, leather, silver, enamel, cord, textile
Culture
Mongol or Korean
Dimensions
600 × 461 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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