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Cantle Plate (Rear Saddle Plate) From a Horse Armor Probably Made for Count Antonio IV Collalto (1548–1620)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photo of horse statue wearing metal armor. Horse faces left. Dark-colored horse with black mane and tail. Metal armor on horse is silver with scalloped edges. Armor covers neck, body, and has a saddle. Metal plate on horse's rear. Horse stands on a black platform.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1580–90
Medium
Steel
Culture
Italian, probably Brescia
Dimensions
599 × 522 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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