Horse saddle for Emperor Qianlong with wooden red paint pattern

[Wooden Red Lacquer Painting Pattern Emperor Qianlong’s Horse Saddle]

Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty. The overall length is 63 centimeters, width is 30 centimeters, and height is 35 centimeters. The old collection of the Qing Palace
The saddle is made of wood, and the front and rear saddle bridges are decorated with ox horns. Its surface is painted with red paint and painted with gold entangled branches and flower patterns. The saddle is laid with blue velvet and yellow core saddle pads, covered with cotton. A pair of horse pedals, made of iron plated silver, with carved double dragons on the top, connected by a belt and a saddle. With a chest lift and autumn bridle. Attached is a white sheepskin sign, written in Manchu and Han ink: “Emperor Gaozong Chun used a pair of Wanfu Wanshou autumn bridle saddles to be stored respectfully in the 43rd year of Qianlong’s reign.” Also attached is a yellow paper sign, written in ink: “Emperor Gaozong Chun used a pair of Wanfu Wanshou saddles.”. (Liu Liyong)