Lacquer Saddle
Unknown
Ming dynasty (1368–1644), 16th century
Medium
red lacquer carved on brown lacquer base, iron mountings and fittings
Dimensions
30.7 × 39.5 × 50 cm (12 1/8 × 15 1/2 × 19 3/4 in.)
Classification
lacquer
Department
Arts of Asia
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
49631
About the Artist
Unknown
The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...