Saddle cover
Date19th century
Maker
Persian
Label TextAs early as the fourth millennium B.C., the horse has been central to Persian culture and commerce. Particularly in rural areas, horses provided their owners a connection to cities, and a source of status. Horse trappings, such as this saddle cover, provide a platform for artisans of every region to demonstrate the highest levels of artistry.
Object number33.319
Credit LineEugene Fuller Memorial Collection
Dimensions41 1/2 x 46 in. (105.41 x 116.84 cm)
MediumKnotted and pile-woven wool
Object number: 2001.299
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