Gilt Bronze Belt Plaque or Horse Adornment

Place of ManufactureAsia

MediumMaterial: bronze; gilt; felt?

DimensionsOverall: 2.6 x 1.2 x 4.4 cm Base

ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART

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

Object number2007.005.718

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 piece of material (felt?) attached to the back (and extending out from both ends). The sides and ends of this rectangular shaped item are lightly scalloped, with detail at the corners, and the ends are rounded.

Status

Not on view