Bit and Bridle, 15th–17th century, Tibetan, Leather, iron, gold, H. 21 in. (53.3 cm); W. 19 in. (48.3 cm), Equestrian Equipment, This superb bridle is one of the most complete and complex examples known. It is decorated with an elaborate series of pierced and chiseled iron fittings damascened in gold. To add to the appearance of depth, behind much of the pierced scrollwork there is a secondary ground, which is made of a shaped plate of dark iron damascened in gold with wave patterns
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Bit, Bridle, 15th–17th century, Tibetan, Leather, iron, gold, H, 21, 53.3 cm, W, 19, 48.3, Equestrian Equipment, superb, bridle, complete, complex examples, decorated, elaborate series, pierced, chiseled iron, fittings, damascened, add, appearance, depth, pierced scrollwork, secondary ground, shaped plate, dark wave patterns
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