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Fittings for a Ceremonial Saddle, probably early 15th century Chinese or Tibetan Iron, gold, lapis lazuli, and turquoise; H. as mounted 9 7/8 in. (25 cm) Purchase, Gift of William H. Riggs, by exchange, and Kenneth and Vivian Lam Gift, 1999 (1999.118)

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