Crupper
17th century-18th century (made)
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A crupper is a strap that goes over a horse's rump and under the tail and attaches to a saddle. Along with the other straps that attach to saddles it was often decorated with finely pierced or decorated ironwork, as in this case.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Leather, flannel and steel damascened with silver |
| Brief description | Three-ply red leather crupper strap, Gyantse, 17th century-18th century |
| Physical description | Three-ply red leather crupper strap for a horse, and ornamented with eight oblong plaques and a connecting boss of steel damascened with silver showing the 'shou' symbol flanked by spiral foliate stem. Thick padded loop has two pieces of red flannel under the tail. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mrs Dora Creagh |
| Summary | A crupper is a strap that goes over a horse's rump and under the tail and attaches to a saddle. Along with the other straps that attach to saddles it was often decorated with finely pierced or decorated ironwork, as in this case. |
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| Accession number | IM.265-1916 |
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| Record created | December 20, 2005 |
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