Set of Horse Trappings

4th-5th century (Early Medieval)

10.6 cm 12.5 cm 1 cm

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This fine and rare set of horse trappings is decorated with stones in beaded settings- a style Hunnish metalworkers favored.The large piece is a chamfron, which was worn on the horse's head above the eyes. This one is ornamental rather than defensive and indicated the wealth a...

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A. Seligmann, Rey and Co., New York [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Henry Walters, Baltimore, 1929, by purchase; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
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