Arms & ArmorEquestrian Equipmentca. 1942–46Equestrian Equipment Made for Yuthok Tashi Dundrup (g.yu thog bkra shis don grub, 1906–1983) is a equestrian equipment Derge of Tibetan, Derge origin created in ca. 1942–46 using copper alloy, iron, gold, turquoise, wood, leather, textile measuring Saddle: 18 1/2 x 24 x 17 in. (47 x 61 x 43.2 cm); stirrups… — now part of the Arms and Armor collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Copper alloy, iron, gold, turquoise, wood, leather, textile |
| Dimensions | Saddle: 18 1/2 x 24 x 17 in. (47 x 61 x 43.2 cm); stirrups: H., 7 in. (17.8 cm); bridle and bit: 21 x 9 in. (53.3 x 22.9 cm); Crupper: 39 x 20 in. (99.1 x 50.8 cm); tassel sockets: H. 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm); breast collar: 72 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. (184.2 x 3.8 cm) |
| Classification | Equestrian Equipment |
| Department | Arms and Armor |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Arthur Ochs Sulzberger and Kenneth and Vivian Lam Gifts; funds from various donors, by exchange; Laird and Kathleen Landmann and Bernice and Jerome Zwanger Gifts; and funds from various donors, 2008 |
| Date | ca. 1942–46 |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Tibetan, Derge culture. The estimated date range is 1917 – 1971.
Geography
Origin: Derge. 
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Equestrian Equipment Made for Yuthok Tashi Dundrup (g.yu thog bkra shis don grub, 1906–1983) is housed in the Arms and Armor department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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Equestrian Equipment Made for Yuthok Tashi Dundrup (g.yu thog bkra shis don grub, 1906–1983) dates to ca. 1942–46.
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Equestrian Equipment Made for Yuthok Tashi Dundrup (g.yu thog bkra shis don grub, 1906–1983) is crafted from copper alloy, iron, gold, turquoise, wood, leather, textile.
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