

Saddle Pommel
The image shows a saddle pommel by Artist Unknown. The pommel is gold-colored with a bronze-colored top. The top section is roughly rectangular with rounded edges and a slight curve, darker than the rest of the piece. The lower section is ornately decorated with swirling patterns and a raised animal figure in the center. The object has a curved bottom with two small protrusions on either end. The background is a plain gray color. The object casts a slight shadow on the surface below it. The overall shape resembles a half-moon or a curved rectangle.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 7th–9th century
- Medium
- Gold foil and silver
- Culture
- China (Xinjiang Autonomous Region, Central Asia)
- Dimensions
- 600 × 450 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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