Tibetan Metalwork Timeline

rand · 9th September 2007, 07:02 PM

The five examples of Tibetan metalwork are intended as a basic guide for establishing a timeline.

Tibet was strongly influenced by China as were many countries. We can use the style of decoration on datable items such as textiles or ceramics to assist in the dating on metalwork based on the style of the design.

The attached Tibetan saddle dates to 1500.....

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rand · 9th September 2007, 07:05 PM

the attached Tibetan saddle dates to circa 1600...........

rand · 9th September 2007, 07:08 PM

1700 Tibetan saddle....

rand · 9th September 2007, 07:12 PM

18th Century Tibetan Saddle, pierced ironwork covered with gold and silver koftgari.

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rand · 9th September 2007, 07:15 PM

19th Century Tibetan Saddle. Made from bronze covered with gold gilt.

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kai · 10th September 2007, 01:03 AM

Hello Rand,

Thanks for posting these examples!

BTW, are these from a similar area? I understand that Tibet always had quite distinct regions (with differing ethnic groups and vastly divergent influences from neighboring countries and/or immigrants) and I'd suppose that these were reflected in artwork?

Regards,
Kai

9th September 2007, 07:02 PM	#1
rand Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 538	Tibetan Metalwork Timeline The five examples of Tibetan metalwork are intended as a basic guide for establishing a timeline. Tibet was strongly influenced by China as were many countries. We can use the style of decoration on datable items such as textiles or ceramics to assist in the dating on metalwork based on the style of the design. The attached Tibetan saddle dates to 1500..... rand Attached Images

9th September 2007, 07:05 PM	#2
rand Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 538	Circa 1600 Tibetan Saddle the attached Tibetan saddle dates to circa 1600........... Attached Images

9th September 2007, 07:08 PM	#3
rand Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 538	Circa 1700 Tibetan Saddle 1700 Tibetan saddle.... Attached Images

9th September 2007, 07:12 PM	#4
rand Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 538	18th Century Tibetan Saddle 18th Century Tibetan Saddle, pierced ironwork covered with gold and silver koftgari. rand Attached Images

9th September 2007, 07:15 PM	#5
rand Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 538	19th Century Tibetan Saddle 19th Century Tibetan Saddle. Made from bronze covered with gold gilt. rand Attached Images

10th September 2007, 01:03 AM	#6
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,254	Hello Rand, Thanks for posting these examples! BTW, are these from a similar area? I understand that Tibet always had quite distinct regions (with differing ethnic groups and vastly divergent influences from neighboring countries and/or immigrants) and I'd suppose that these were reflected in artwork? Regards, Kai