Arms & ArmorEquestrian Equipment15th–17th centuryPair of Neck Defenses (Crinet) and Breast Defense (Peytral) from a Horse Armor is a equestrian equipment of Tibetan or Mongolian origin created in 15th–17th century using leather, iron, brass or copper alloy, gold, shellac, pigments, textile, hair measuring Left neck panel (a): H. 19 1/2 (49.5 cm); W. 22 in. (55.9… — now part of the Arms and Armor collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Leather, iron, brass or copper alloy, gold, shellac, pigments, textile, hair |
| Dimensions | Left neck panel (a): H. 19 1/2 (49.5 cm); W. 22 in. (55.9 cm); right neck panel (b); H. 19 3/4 in. (50.2 cm); W. 22 in. (55.9 cm); peytral (c): H. 19 in. (48.3 cm); W. 24 1/2 in. (62.2 cm) |
| Classification | Equestrian Equipment |
| Department | Arms and Armor |
| Credit Line | Purchase, The Collection of Giovanni P. Morosini, presented by his daughter, Giulia, by exchange; Bashford Dean Memorial Collection, Funds from various donors, by exchange; and Fletcher Fund, by exchange, 1997 |
| Date | 15th–17th century |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Tibetan or Mongolian culture. The estimated date range is 1401 – 1700.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Pair of Neck Defenses (Crinet) and Breast Defense (Peytral) from a Horse Armor?
Pair of Neck Defenses (Crinet) and Breast Defense (Peytral) from a Horse Armor is housed in the Arms and Armor department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Pair of Neck Defenses (Crinet) and Breast Defense (Peytral) from a Horse Armor created?
Pair of Neck Defenses (Crinet) and Breast Defense (Peytral) from a Horse Armor dates to 15th–17th century.
What material is Pair of Neck Defenses (Crinet) and Breast Defense (Peytral) from a Horse Armor made from?
Pair of Neck Defenses (Crinet) and Breast Defense (Peytral) from a Horse Armor is crafted from leather, iron, brass or copper alloy, gold, shellac, pigments, textile, hair.
Is Pair of Neck Defenses (Crinet) and Breast Defense (Peytral) from a Horse Armor in the public domain?
Pair of Neck Defenses (Crinet) and Breast Defense (Peytral) from a Horse Armor is in the public domain and can be freely used.