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Bridle-trapping
Italic
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Width x length: 4.1 x 6.5 cm (1 5/8 x 2 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Edward Sylvester Morse
Accession Number00.622
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsTools and equipment – Animal-related
Catalogue Raisonné
Greek, Etruscan, & Roman Bronzes (MFA), no. 700; Sculpture in Stone and Bronze (MFA), p. 127 (additional published references).
DescriptionThere are three long spines; the front one is straight and triangular in section; the other two are flat and bent away from the front. There is rudimentary decoration in relief on the front. The left ring is considerably worn on the under surface. Deep green patina, with light corrosion.