Khan Academy: Saddle (Gser Sga) From Derge, Tibet

This video [2:51] is Met curator Donald La Rocca on cultural continuity in Saddle [gser sga] from Derge, Tibet, c. 1942-46. This example demonstrates the long tradition of finely made and ornately decorated ceremonial saddles flourished in Tibet until the mid-twentieth century. This saddle is distinguished by elaborate mounts of intricately modeled gilt copper set with turquoise.