Horse Muzzle with the Heraldic Arms of the Dukes of Saxony

Gallery 347, Arms and Armor, third floor (Kretzschmar von Kienbusch Galleries)

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Horse Muzzle with the Heraldic Arms of the Dukes of Saxony

1604

Artist/maker unknown, German

Pierced with the coat of arms of Prince Elector Christian II of Saxony (ruled 1591 to 1611), this horse muzzle was possibly commissioned for the celebration of the marriage of his brother, Johann Georg I (ruled 1611 to 1656), on September 16, 1604, to Duchess Sibylle Elisabeth of Württemberg (1584-1606).

Gallery 347, Arms and Armor, third floor (Kretzschmar von Kienbusch Galleries)

Object Details

Title:

Horse Muzzle with the Heraldic Arms of the Dukes of Saxony

Date:

1604

Artist:

Artist/maker unknown, German

Medium:

Iron alloy (steel), pierced and engraved, and plated with lead and tin

Dimensions:

Length (Approximately): 9 13/16 inches (25 cm) Diameter: 6 inches (15.2 cm) Width: 6 13/16 inches (17.3 cm) Depth: 8 inches (20.3 cm) Weight: 2.1 lb. (940g)

Classification:

Arms and Armor

Credit Line:

Bequest of Carl Otto Kretzschmar von Kienbusch, 1977

Accession Number:

1977-167-282

Geography:

Made in Germany, Europe

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Gallery 347, Arms and Armor, third floor (Kretzschmar von Kienbusch Galleries)

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