Bridle Ornament in form of a Cross
6th-7th century
bronze, traces of gilding
This was intended to hold four smapp straps or bands.
Provenance
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Ex-Colls.: Andronicos; Edge; J. Brummer, New York, May 12, 1949
Geographies
Germany (Place of Origin)
Measurements
H: 1 13/16 in. (4.6 cm)
Credit Line
Museum purchase, 1949
Location in Museum
Not on view
Accession Number
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54.2351