Horse bridle plaques in the shape of a recumbent antelope
| Accession Nr.: | 4492 |
|---|---|
| Type: | bronze, lead, gold and silver |
| Date of production: |
3rd century BC – 3rd century AD
Han dynasty |
| Place of production: |
The animal is depicted lying down, with its slender legs folded beneath it. Its head is turned backwards; it has two pointed ears and its twisted antlers are angled backwards. It was probably used as a plaque to decorate a horse bridle.
