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Horse Muzzle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal horse muzzle with a wide, curved opening. Dark brown metal. The muzzle has an openwork design with many holes and cutouts. The top edge features a repeating pattern of circles. There are two straps on either side near the top. The straps end in loops. Around the top are letters reading "IN S[..]V[..]EID". There are floral patterns and scrollwork throughout. The bottom is slightly flared. The background is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
dated 1552
Medium
Iron
Culture
German
Dimensions
597 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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