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Gilt Bronze Horse Adornment
Gilt Bronze Horse Adornment
Gilt Bronze Horse Adornment

Gilt Bronze Horse Adornment

Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: bronze; gilt; grey metal (tinned?); leather?
DimensionsOverall: 2.3 x 1.3 x 3.9 cm Base
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift of Mr. & Mrs. Joey and Toby Tanenbaum
Object number2007.005.645
DescriptionA gilt bronze ornament that would possibly adorn a horse bridle or saddle. The top surface is of intricate design and has perforations (likely due to wearing or corrosion) and there is a metal plate (tinned?) attached to the back with a piece of material (leather?) in between. The rectangular shaped item has one straight edge and one rounded. Green corrosion appears on the top surface and edges.
Status
Not on view