Figure
About this object
History of use
Horse harness ornament; associated with equestrian gear.
Physical description
A cast bronze horse harness ornament of a simple, three-dimensional horse sculpture attached to the summit of a spherical bronze cage consisting of ten separate bars that are slightly fluted. The cage contains three solid bronze balls. The mane and tail of the horse were formed through the twisting of the metal, which creates the appearance of braids.
Date Made
1000 B.C.E.-600 B.C.E.
Date Acquired
21 Oct 2010
How Acquired
Transferred
Credit Line
Measurements
Overall: 12 cm x 5 cm x 5.8 cm
Object Number
2827/23