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Horse Tack Ornament

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark green and brown metal object, circular with curved cutouts. The object has a small loop at the top. Two curved cutouts on either side resembling horns or wings. The surface appears weathered and aged. Attached to a small piece of metal chain. The background is light gray. The object titled "Horse Tack Ornament".

Artwork Details

Date
2nd–3rd century
Medium
Copper alloy
Culture
Roman-Germanic
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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