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On display at V&A South Kensington
Ceramics, Room 137, The Curtain Foundation Gallery

Model

7th century-early 8th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Model of a saddle, of cream earthenware with unfired painting in red. The pommel rises to an obtuse point and the cantle is provided with a transverse ridge.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Cream earthenware with unfired painted decoration
Brief description
Model of a saddle, cream earthenware with unfired painting in red, China, Tang dynasty, 7th-early 8th century
Physical description
Model of a saddle, of cream earthenware with unfired painting in red. The pommel rises to an obtuse point and the cantle is provided with a transverse ridge.
Dimensions
  • Height: 9.8cm
  • Length: 13.4cm
  • Width: 12.4cm
Style
Credit line
Given by S. M. Franck & Co.
Production
Label, 1994
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.16-1913

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Record createdDecember 23, 2008
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