Saddle, Saddle Pad, Stirrups, Rein, Stirrup Straps, Bit and Bridle, Breaststrap, Tassel, and Crupper

18th–19th century

Date

18th–19th century

Culture or place

Tibetan

Medium

Iron, gold, copper, turquoise, wood (fruitwood), leather (buckskin, doeskin), linen, silk, wool, hair (yak)

Size

Saddle (a); H. 15 in. (38.1 cm); L. 23 1/2 in. (59.7 cm); W. 17 1/2 in. (45.1 cm); saddle pad (b); L. 31 in. (78.7 cm); W. 24 in. (61 cm); stirrups (c, d); L. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm); W. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm); rein (e); L. 58 in. (147.3 cm); stirrup straps (f, g); L. 37 1/2 in. (95.3 cm); bit and bridle (h); L. 21 in. (53.5 cm); W. 10 in. (25.4 cm); cheststrap (i); L. 74 in. (188 cm); tassel (j); L. 16 in. (40.6 cm); crupper strap (k); L. 34 in. (86.4 cm); overall Wt. 19 lb. 14 oz.

Type

Equestrian Equipment-Saddles

Museum

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Licence

Public domain: free to use, no permission needed