Bridle and Matching Crupper Straps

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15th–17th century · Iron, leather, gold, textile · Arms and Armor

The lavish fittings of this bridle rank among the best examples of pierced and damascened Tibetan ironwork. The delicacy and complexity of the pierced work are particularly noteworthy. Ceremonial bridles with iron fittings of this type are extremely rare, the vast majority having fittings made of gilded copper.

Artist

Unknown

Date

15th–17th century

Medium

Iron, leather, gold, textile

Culture

Tibetan

Department

Arms and Armor

Credit line

Purchase, Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Gift, 2005