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Portion of a Horse Trapping

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval-shaped metal object with a wavy edge, primarily dark brown with gold accents. The object features a textured surface. Four small square-shaped metal pieces protrude from the object, two on each side. The object is titled "Portion of a Horse Trapping" and is by an unspecified artist.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Gilt bronze
Culture:
Tibet
Dimensions:
469 × 625 px
Museum record:
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