Arms & ArmorArchery Equipment18th–19th centuryArmored Cavalryman is a archery equipment of Tibetan, and possibly Bhutanese and Nepalese origin created in 18th–19th century using steel, iron, gold, silver, copper alloy, brass, wood, leather, textile, bone… — now part of the Arms and Armor collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Steel, iron, gold, silver, copper alloy, brass, wood, leather, textile, bone, horn, silk, hair, turquoise, lead |
| Classification | Archery Equipment |
| Department | Arms and Armor |
| Credit Line | 36.25.2ii, .25, .351, .476, .583a–d, h–k, .2174, .2461, .2505, .2557a, b: Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935 |
| Date | 18th–19th century |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Tibetan, and possibly Bhutanese and Nepalese culture. The estimated date range is 1700 – 1899.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Armored Cavalryman?
Armored Cavalryman is housed in the Arms and Armor department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Armored Cavalryman created?
Armored Cavalryman dates to 18th–19th century.
What material is Armored Cavalryman made from?
Armored Cavalryman is crafted from steel, iron, gold, silver, copper alloy, brass, wood, leather, textile, bone, horn, silk, hair, turquoise, lead.
Is Armored Cavalryman in the public domain?
Armored Cavalryman is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.