Arms & ArmorEquestrian Equipmentsaddle plate, 17th–18th century; harness fittings, 15th–17th centuryNineteen Ornamental Fittings from a Horse Harness and an Ornamental Saddle Steel is a equestrian equipment of saddle plate, Chinese or Tibetan; harness fittings, Tibetan origin created in saddle plate, 17th–18th century; harness fittings, 15th–17th century using iron, gold, silver, copper, leather measuring Saddle plate; H. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm); W. 4 1/4 in. (10.8… — now part of the Arms and Armor collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Iron, gold, silver, copper, leather |
| Dimensions | Saddle plate; H. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm); W. 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm); harness fittings (2002.17.4, .7, .10, .16); L. 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm) to 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm) |
| Classification | Equestrian Equipment |
| Department | Arms and Armor |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Kenneth and Vivian Lam Gift, 2002 |
| Date | saddle plate, 17th–18th century; harness fittings, 15th–17th century |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the saddle plate, Chinese or Tibetan; harness fittings, Tibetan culture. The estimated date range is 1401 – 1800.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Nineteen Ornamental Fittings from a Horse Harness and an Ornamental Saddle Steel?
Nineteen Ornamental Fittings from a Horse Harness and an Ornamental Saddle Steel is housed in the Arms and Armor department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Nineteen Ornamental Fittings from a Horse Harness and an Ornamental Saddle Steel created?
Nineteen Ornamental Fittings from a Horse Harness and an Ornamental Saddle Steel dates to saddle plate, 17th–18th century; harness fittings, 15th–17th century.
What material is Nineteen Ornamental Fittings from a Horse Harness and an Ornamental Saddle Steel made from?
Nineteen Ornamental Fittings from a Horse Harness and an Ornamental Saddle Steel is crafted from iron, gold, silver, copper, leather.
Is Nineteen Ornamental Fittings from a Horse Harness and an Ornamental Saddle Steel in the public domain?
Nineteen Ornamental Fittings from a Horse Harness and an Ornamental Saddle Steel is in the public domain and can be freely used.