Lot Essay
Compare another example, with similar panels and beaded rims, reputedly used by King Gesar, in Morning Glory (publ.), Precious Deposits, Historical Relics of Tibet, China, 2000, vol. 3, cat. no. 41.
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TIBET, CIRCA 17TH CENTURY
Details
A Saddle
Tibet, circa 17th Century
The wood frame applied with gold and silver damascened openwork plaques with dragons in pursuit of flaming pearls, with further dragon friezes and beaded rims applied in brass, with a later brocade saddle blanket
25 in. (63.4 cm) long
Tibet, circa 17th Century
The wood frame applied with gold and silver damascened openwork plaques with dragons in pursuit of flaming pearls, with further dragon friezes and beaded rims applied in brass, with a later brocade saddle blanket
25 in. (63.4 cm) long
Special notice
This lot is offered subject to a reserve, which is the confidential minimum price below which the lot will not be sold.