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Horse trappings
Nubian
Meroitic Period, reign of Natakamani
0–A.D. 20
Findspot: Nubia (Sudan), Meroe, Begarawiyah North 5
Medium/Technique
Bronze, white paste
Dimensions
See description for various measurements.
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number21.12443.2
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTools and equipment – Animal-related
DescriptionBronze fittings from a yoke or harness fitting of bronze on wood, presumably for attaching two animals to the pole of a vehicle. Bar of wood partially sheathed in bronze which is filled in places with plaster. Bronze knob rising at either end. Central element on which fitted a bronze fork. Four large rings ornamented with representations of shrimp or crawfish and two smaller rings ornamented with snake beads. Original object of unknown length. 71cm from knob to knob as found, but certainly longer when intact.
Bronze-
L: 10.0cm
L: 9.0cm
Four rings-
L: 10.0cm
W: 7.0cm
Two rings-
L: 7.5cm
L: 4.5cm
Stirrup-
L: 9.5cm
L: 11.0cm
Bronze-
L: 10.0cm
L: 9.0cm
Four rings-
L: 10.0cm
W: 7.0cm
Two rings-
L: 7.5cm
L: 4.5cm
Stirrup-
L: 9.5cm
L: 11.0cm
ProvenanceFrom Meroe, Beg. North 5. 1921: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Sudan.