Harness Ornament
41-37-419
From: China | Inner Mongolia
Curatorial Section: Asian
| Object Number | 41-37-419 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Central Asian |
| Provenience | China | Inner Mongolia |
| Date Made | Tang Dynasty |
| Section | Asian |
| Materials | Bronze |
| Iconography | Griffin |
| Description | Bronze. Large shield-shaped ornament with projecting loop at top for hanging. Decorated in relief. Two griffins fighting with spiral design border. Light green patina. Probably Tang Dynasty. |
| Length | 11.4 cm |
| Width | 7.9 cm |
| Credit Line | Purchased from William Mayer, 1941 |
| Other Number | R-13 - Other Number |
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