A TCHOPENDOZ SADDLE

Wooden structure, covered with thin silver foil, engraved with a nobleman on a horse, dragons, hybrids and floral motifs. Typical, two-horn knob, back part with two, copper, embossed medallions with birds and floral motifs. Lower part is covered with leather. Iron, engraved buckles. Bronze stirrups. Defects and parts missing. Fabric saddle-pad, decorated with floral motifs in polychrome.

Afghanistan, 18th/19th Century
length 43 cm.
Conditions: medium