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Button, maybe for a Horse Tack

probably 1st-4th century
Not on view
This small button originally adorned a piece of leather, possibly part of a horse tack.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Button, maybe for a Horse Tack
  • Date: probably 1st-4th century
  • Culture: possibly Roman
  • Medium: Copper alloy
  • Dimensions: H. 5/8 in. (1.6 cm); Wt. 0.5 oz. (14.2 g)
  • Classification: Equestrian Equipment
  • Credit Line: Gift of Stephen V. Grancsay, 1942
  • Object Number: 42.50.233
  • Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor
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