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Harness Ornaments

200–400
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 301
This large group of enamels, noteworthy for the vivid colors and exuberant presentation of classical motifs, likely adorned the yoke and harness of a ceremonial chariot.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Harness Ornaments
  • Date: 200–400
  • Geography: Made in Thrace (possibly)
  • Culture: Late Roman or Byzantine
  • Medium: Copper alloy, champlevé enamel
  • Dimensions: a: 14.3 x 9.7 x 1.6 cm; b: 14.1 x 9.5 x 1.5 cm; c: 12.9 x 11.2 x 11.6 cm; d: 11.2 x 8.6 x 6.6 cm; e: 11.2 x 8.9 x 6.2 cm; f: 13.6 x 10.4 x 3.2 cm; g: 13.7 x 10.6 x 3.3 cm; h: 7.9 x 6.5 x 7.9 cm; i: 8.0 x 6.4 x 8.7 cm; j: 7.9 x 6.4 x 5.3 cm; k: 8.1 x 6.4 x 5.5; l: 7.9 x 6.5 x 11.1 cm; m: 8.0 x 6.4 x 12.1 cm; n: 7.9 x 6.2 x 6.0; o: 8.1 x 6.4 x 6.0 cm
  • Classification: Enamels-Champlevé
  • Credit Line: Purchase, Jeannette and Jonathan Rosen Gift, and Fletcher Fund, 2000
  • Object Number: 2000.505a-o
  • Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters

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