Horse bridle plaques in the shape of a recumbent antelope

Chinese Collection

Accession Nr.: 4492
Type: bronze, lead, gold and silver
Date of production:
3rd century BC – 3rd century AD
Han dynasty
Place of production:
Materials: bronze
Techniques: engraved
Dimensions: length: 9 cm
height: 5 cm
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.