Bridle and Matching Crupper Straps, 15th–17th century, Tibetan, Iron, leather, gold, textile, Bridle (a); as mounted, H. 22 in. (55.9 cm); W. 10 in. (25.4 cm); D. 8 in. (20.3 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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Bridle, Matching Crupper Straps, 15th–17th century, Tibetan, Iron, leather, gold, textile, mounted, H, 22, 55.9 cm, W, 10, 25.4, D, 8, 20.3, crupper, b, L, 37, 94, Equestrian Equipment-Bits, lavish, fittings, bridle rank, best examples, pierced, damascened Tibetan, ironwork, delicacy, complexity, pierced work, particularly noteworthy, Ceremonial bridles, iron fittings, type, extremely rare, vast majority, having, gilded copper
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