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1966.1.1409.13

Bridle of green leather with silk covering and gilded ornamental discs. [ASh [OPS move] 26/5/2017]

1966.1.1409.13

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Collection type
Object
Description
Bridle of green leather with silk covering and gilded ornamental discs. [ASh [OPS move] 26/5/2017]
Long description
Head collar of green leather. Nose band with central strap linking brow band, ornamented with seven circular gilded silver discs. Circular sectioned reins covered with silk and gilded thread. Bar bit with ring, fits over lower jaw. [ASh [OPS move] 26/5/2017]
Geographical reference
Ethiopia
Africa > Eastern Africa > Ethiopia
Date / Period
Date made: Before 7/1926
Date collected
July 1926
Acquisition information
Purchased: 1966
Materials and processes
Material Gilt Metal, Material Silver Metal, Material Animal Leather Skin, Material Silk Yarn Animal, Material Yarn, Process Gilded, Process Covered, Process Stitched
Dimensions
Depth: max 118 mm, Width: max 260 mm, Length: max 1417 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1966.1.1409.13 Other numbers: 243/93

Search terms: Animal Gear, Horse Accessory, Bridle Animal Harness

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