Harness Ornament

Unknown

late 16th–early 17th century · Copper alloy, gold, enamel · Arms and Armor

This large circular copper alloy plaque, cast with scrolls in faux-filigree and enameled, would have probably adorned a horse harness. A central rivet fixed it to the leather or textile while the two small holes, pierced on the top border, would be used for sewing it to its support so it could stay flat despite its weight.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 16th–early 17th century

Medium

Copper alloy, gold, enamel

Culture

Italian

Department

Arms and Armor

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1920