Parade Saddle, 1400–1450, German or Tyrolean, Bone, polychromy, wood, birch bark, H. 14 1/4 in. ( cm); L. 18 1/2 in. (47 cm

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Parade Saddle, 1400–1450, German or Tyrolean, Bone, polychromy, wood, birch bark, H. 14 1/4 in. ( cm); L. 18 1/2 in. (47 cm); W. 18 in. ( cm), Equestrian Equipment-Saddles, The German inscriptions are a romantic dialogue and translate in part, 'I hope for dear summertime; wait––be willing in favor of me; smile, love, smile.' The lady holds a falcon, symbol of Minne (courtly love), because it was believed to return to its master by affection and not by force

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Size: 3800px × 2850px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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