Horse Armour
15th century to 17th century (made)
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This type of armour in which lamellae or rectangular plates are bound together in rows was known from as early as the 4th century in Central Asia and Sasanian Iran. In Tibet similar suits have been radio carbon-dated to between the 15th and 17th centuries and bear witness to the often violent and turbulent history of the country.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 17 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Plate mail, studded leather or hide |
| Brief description | Horse Armour consisting of plate metal and studded leather head-pieces, bit and saddle. |
| Physical description | Horse-Armour; consisting of champion, nose-piece and crimet of plate-mail; four front-pieces, four side-pieces and three back-pieces of studded leather or hide; two bit ornaments (bossettes); and saddle |
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| Credit line | Purchased from the Baillie Gallery |
| Object history | Purchased from the Baillie Gallery. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Museum records (Asia Department registers and/or Central Inventory) as part of a 2023 provenance research project. RP 1910- 2707M |
| Summary | This type of armour in which lamellae or rectangular plates are bound together in rows was known from as early as the 4th century in Central Asia and Sasanian Iran. In Tibet similar suits have been radio carbon-dated to between the 15th and 17th centuries and bear witness to the often violent and turbulent history of the country. |
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| Accession number | IM.73 to P-1910 |
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| Record created | December 13, 2005 |
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