Tethering Ring
1400-1500 (made)
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Rings such as this were fixed on the outside of buildings so riders could tether their horses after dismounting, winding the reins around the vertical arm. This example has simple but effective decoration. Similar rings can still be seen on walls in Siena.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Wrought iron |
| Brief description | Tethering ring in the form of a coiled serpent, wrought iron, Italy, 15th century |
| Physical description | Iron tethering ring in the form of a serpent. |
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| Summary | Rings such as this were fixed on the outside of buildings so riders could tether their horses after dismounting, winding the reins around the vertical arm. This example has simple but effective decoration. Similar rings can still be seen on walls in Siena. |
| Other number | MET.LOST.2746 - Previous LOST number |
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| Accession number | M.590-1924 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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