Gilt Bronze Horse Adornment
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: bronze; gilt; grey metal (tinned?); leather?
DimensionsOverall: 2.5 x 1.2 x 4.7 cm
Base
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift of Mr. & Mrs. Joey and Toby Tanenbaum
Object number2007.005.660
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. Each side of the rectangular shaped item has a rounded edge. Green corrosion and accretion appreas on the top surface and side edges.Status
Not on view
