18th Jan, 2025 10:00

Auction 22

 
  Lot 7
 
Lot 7 - TIBETAN HORSE SADDLE ORNAMENT 18TH CENTURY OR EARLIER

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TIBETAN HORSE SADDLE ORNAMENT 18TH CENTURY OR EARLIER

Dimensions: Height 7,5 cm Wide 2,5 cm Depth 2 cm without base
Weight: 86,5 grams with base

Tibetan saddle ornament dating. Tibetan saddles were often highly ornate, reflecting both the practical needs of riding in mountainous regions and the cultural importance of the horse as a status symbol and spiritual animal. The figure may represent a protective deity, spirit, or guardian, as Tibetan art frequently incorporates religious and symbolic motifs. Such pieces were often used to adorn saddles, either for aesthetic purposes or as talismans to offer protection to the rider and horse.

Tibetan saddles were not only functional but also ceremonial, often used in festivals or for high-ranking individuals.

Unsold
Estimated at €150 - €200