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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.