Headstall with Reins

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Historically, horses have been critical to life in Central Asia. Equine ornaments like this headstall were considered an extension of the dress of the rider. This exquisite example has a vibrant, polychrome appearance that would have richly adorned a horse for a ceremonial occasion.

Headstall with Reins, Leather, silver, jewels, and glass

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