Gilt Bronze Horse Adornment
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: bronze; gilt; grey metal (tinned?); leather?
DimensionsOverall: 2.4 x 1.5 x 4.6 cm
Base
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift of Mr. & Mrs. Joey and Toby Tanenbaum
Object number2007.005.662
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. Active green corrosion appears on top surface and around edge.Status
Not on view
