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Gilt Bronze Belt Plaque or Horse Adornment
Gilt Bronze Belt Plaque or Horse Adornment
Gilt Bronze Belt Plaque or Horse Adornment

Gilt Bronze Belt Plaque or Horse Adornment

Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: bronze; gilt; grey metal (tinned?); felt? leather?
DimensionsOverall: 5.6 x 3.2 x 7.5 cm Base
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift of Mr. & Mrs. Joey and Toby Tanenbaum
Object number2007.005.732
DescriptionA gilt bronze belt plaque or ornament that would adorn a horse bridle or saddle. It has three appendages that are joined by a raised dome in the centre and extend outwards. The top surface is of intricate design (with the thinner parts having worn through - corrosion?) and there is a grey metal plate (tinned?) attached to the back wit a piece of material (felt? leather?) in between. The sides are scalloped.
Status
Not on view