Arms & ArmorEquestrian Equipment-Saddlesca. 1400Set of Saddle Plates is a equestrian equipment-saddles of Tibetan or Chinese origin created in ca. 1400 using iron, gold, lapis lazuli, turquoise measuring H. 10 7/8 in. (27.6 cm); L. 23 1/2 in. (59.7 cm); W. 13 3/4… — now part of the Arms and Armor collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Iron, gold, lapis lazuli, turquoise |
| Dimensions | H. 10 7/8 in. (27.6 cm); L. 23 1/2 in. (59.7 cm); W. 13 3/4 in. (34.9 cm) |
| Classification | Equestrian Equipment-Saddles |
| Department | Arms and Armor |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Gift of William H. Riggs, by exchange, and Kenneth and Vivian Lam Gift, 1999 |
| Date | ca. 1400 |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Tibetan or Chinese culture. The estimated date range is 1375 – 1425.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Set of Saddle Plates?
Set of Saddle Plates is housed in the Arms and Armor department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Set of Saddle Plates created?
Set of Saddle Plates dates to ca. 1400.
What material is Set of Saddle Plates made from?
Set of Saddle Plates is crafted from iron, gold, lapis lazuli, turquoise.
Is Set of Saddle Plates in the public domain?
Set of Saddle Plates is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026