Funnel-Shaped Mount

Unknown

2nd–3rd century · Champlevé enamel, bronze · Medieval Art

This object may have been the central decorative element of the yoke of a ceremonial chariot. Objects of similar shape have been found with ensembles of yoke and harness ornaments, such as the adjacent pieces in this case, suggesting that this piece too may have been part of a larger group of enamels.

Artist

Unknown

Date

2nd–3rd century

Medium

Champlevé enamel, bronze

Culture

Roman

Department

Medieval Art

Credit line

Fletcher Fund, 1947