Bridle and Matching Crupper Straps, 15th–17th century

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Bridle and Matching Crupper Straps, 15th–17th century, Tibetan, Iron, leather, gold, textile, Bridle (a); as mounted, H. 22 in. ( cm); W. 10 in. ( cm); D. 8 in. ( cm); crupper (b); L. 37 in. (94 cm), Equestrian Equipment-Bits, 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

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