California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 June 24, 2017  June 24, 2017

 Lot # 2027 
A GILT-SILVER ALLOY 'MYTHICAL BEASTS' HORSE SADDLE    清 銀鎏金神獸紋西藏馬鞍


  • Dimension: Height: 15 in (38.1 cm) Length: 24 3/4 in (62.9 cm) Width: 18 1/2 in (47 cm)
  • Estimate From: $2500
  • Estimate To: $4500

Tibetan. The horse saddle is covered on top with cloth, the front depicts mythical birds, beasts, and dragons surrounding beast mask amidst vine and ocean wave patterns in gilt silver, the back depicts two flying dragons and two mythical beasts confronting a sacred flaming flower amidst similar patterns, accompanied with straps and two buckles. Qing Dynasty period.