California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 March 10, 2017  March 10, 2017

Lot # 1001 
A GILT-SILVER ALLOY 'DRAGONS' HORSE SADDLE    清 西藏銀鎏金龍紋馬鞍


  • Dimension: Height: 15 3/8 in (39.1 cm) Length: 25 1/8 in (63.8 cm) Width: 18 3/4 in (47.6 cm)
  • Estimate From: $2500
  • Estimate To: $4500

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 confronting each other amidst similar patterns. Straps and two buckles. Qing Dynasty period.