Gilt Bronze Belt Plaque or Horse Adornment

Place of ManufactureAsia

MediumMaterial: bronze; gilt; grey metal (tinned?); felt?

DimensionsOverall: 2.7 x 1.1 x 4.2 cm Base

ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART

Credit LineGift of Mr. & Mrs. Joey and Toby Tanenbaum

Object number2007.005.716

DescriptionA gilt bronze belt plaque or ornament that would adorn a horse bridle or saddle. The top surface is on intricate design (with the thinner parts having worn through - corrosion?) and there is a grey metal plate (tinned?) attached to the back with a piece of material (felt?) in between. The sides and ends of this rectangular shaped item are lightly scalloped, with one end arched.

Status

Not on view