Saddle Ornaments

10th century

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Caption

Saddle Ornaments, 10th century. Silver, metalwork, a: 11 1/2 x 13 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. (29.2 x 34.3 x 3.8 cm) b: 17 x 17 3/4 x 3 in. (43.2 x 45.1 x 7.6 cm) c: 7 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 1/2 in. (19.7 x 7 x 1.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased with funds given by Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Irving, 1990.72a-c. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 1990.72a-c_edited_PS9.jpg)

Title

Saddle Ornaments

Date

10th century

Dynasty

Liao Dynasty

Period

Liao Dynasty

Geography

Place made: China

Medium

Silver, metalwork

Classification

Sculpture

Dimensions

a: 11 1/2 x 13 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. (29.2 x 34.3 x 3.8 cm) b: 17 x 17 3/4 x 3 in. (43.2 x 45.1 x 7.6 cm) c: 7 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 1/2 in. (19.7 x 7 x 1.3 cm)

Credit Line

Purchased with funds given by Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Irving

Accession Number

1990.72a-c

Rights

Creative Commons-BY

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