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Saddlebag

17th-18th Century

Mongolian Military Museum

Mongolian Military Museum
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

The saddlebag is a noteworthy artifact comprising three pieces of cowhide leather and fine wooden clips. Mongolian soldiers initially utilized it to transport a substantial supply of dry meat called 'borts' for 7-14 days during their campaigns. Later on, it was owned and used by Gombodorj, a Bayangol soum resident of Selenge province.
Large bag: 18cm in length and 14cm in width.
Middle bag: 17cm in length and 13.4cm in width.
Small bag: 15cm in length and 10.5cm in width.
Museum of Local Studies, Khovd Province, 1991.

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  • Title: Saddlebag
  • Date Created: 17th-18th Century
  • Location Created: Mongolia
  • Physical Dimensions: Width: 14cm, Height: 20cm, Weight: 326.86g
  • Type: Saddlebag
  • Rights: Mongolian Military Museum
  • Medium: Cowhide leather
Mongolian Military Museum

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