Cantle and Pommel Plates of a Saddle
Object type: Cantle and pommel plates of a saddle
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: European, possibly British
Date: possibly 16th century; decorated, 19th century
Medium: Steel, gold
Dimensions: Cantle plates (a), assembled; H. 5 in. (12.7 cm); W. 18 3/4 in. (47.6 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 13.4 oz. (833.5 g); pommel plates (b), assembled; H. 13 1/2 in. (34.3 cm); W. 31 1/4 in. (79.4 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 12.2 oz. (799.5 g)
Classification: Equestrian Equipment
Credit line: Munsey Fund, 1932
Accession year: 1932