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Silver horse trappings
Nubian
Meroitic Period, reign of Aryesbokhe
A.D. 215–225
Object Place: Sudan, Nubia
Medium/Technique
Gilded silver
Dimensions
Height x width x depth: 4.8 x 3.0 x 0.3 cm (1 7/8 x 1 3/16 x 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number24.1816
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTools and equipment – Animal-related
DescriptionThe god Arensnuphis with tall plumed crown holds a bow, wears a quiver over his shoulder, and swings a mace in his upraised right hand. The wide, striding pose recalls the canonical scene of the king smiting his enemies. Bronze bells with representations of bound enemies accompanied the gilded silver plaques on the horse trappings. (Sudan catalogue)
Rectangular horse harness plaque with figure of Arensnuphis, striding left, wearing long skirt, holding bow. Very abraded. Gilt Silver with bronze back-plate. (Card)
Rectangular horse harness plaque with figure of Arensnuphis, striding left, wearing long skirt, holding bow. Very abraded. Gilt Silver with bronze back-plate. (Card)
ProvenanceFrom Meroe: Pyramid Beg. N. 16. 1921: excavated by the Harvard University - Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; 1924, assigned to the MFA by the government of the Sudan.