Two rare and beautiful, complementary sets of Chinese tinned bronze bridle fittings used on chariot horses
The silvery-white surface is tin, applied over a bronze core. Both harness and chariot fittings were often plated with tin, producing an attractive and relatively corrosion-resistant object. In addition, traces of red pigment are still evident on some of the fittings. Bold and striking designs are used on each piece of the set.
#22
Date: Warring States Period/Han Dynasty (c. 3rd century BCE)
Medium: Bronze
Subject: Tinned-bronze fittings
Size: Framed 23 ¾” x 17 ¼”
Metallographic and mineralogical report
Each Sold Separately
Two rare and beautiful, complementary sets of Chinese tinned bronze bridle fittings used on chariot horses
The silvery-white surface is tin, applied over a bronze core. Both harness and chariot fittings were often plated with tin, producing an attractive and relatively corrosion-resistant object. In addition, traces of red pigment are still evident on some of the fittings. Bold and striking designs are used on each piece of the set.
#22
Date: Warring States Period/Han Dynasty (c. 3rd century BCE)
Medium: Bronze
Subject: Tinned-bronze fittings
Size: Framed 23 ¾” x 17 ¼”
Metallographic and mineralogical report
Each Sold Separately