Fragment from the Backplate of an Icon

Fragment from the Backplate of an Icon by Unknown. Black and white photograph of a metal sculpture. The sculpture is rectangular with a decorative border of small spheres around the edge. Top of the sculpture is wider than bottom. At top, a curving decoration like a dragon's head or beak on left. The figure of a man on a horse or other four-legged animal; the man holds a rope. The man wears a necklace and skirt. The horse or animal has a saddle blanket with a geometric pattern. There are several other curved shapes like wings or leaves. At bottom, a human-like figure on a horse or other four-legged animal; the figure faces to the left, away from the man. The sculpture appears to be on a stand. The background is plain and light colored.