Headstall with Reins
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.
Artwork Details
- Title: Headstall with Reins
- Date: 19th century
- Geography: Attributed to Iran or Central Asia
- Medium: Leather, silver, jewels, and glass
- Dimensions: Ht. 18 1/2 in. (47 cm)
W. 23 1/4 in. (59 cm)
D. 1 3/16 in. (3 cm) - Classification: Arms and Armor
- Credit Line: Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891
- Object Number: 91.1.1080a, b
- Curatorial Department: Islamic Art
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