Harness Ornament
This large circular copper alloy plaque, cast with scrolls in faux-filigree and enameled, would have probably adorned a horse harness. A central rivet fixed it to the leather or textile while the two small holes, pierced on the top border, would be used for sewing it to its support so it could stay flat despite its weight.
Artwork Details
- Title: Harness Ornament
- Date: late 16th–early 17th century
- Culture: Italian
- Medium: Copper alloy, gold, enamel
- Dimensions: Diam. 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm); Wt. 4.3 oz. (121.9 g)
- Classification: Equestrian Equipment-Horse Trappings
- Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1920
- Object Number: 20.151.11
- Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor
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