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Throughout history, protective head armor was created for horses used in warfare. Designed to cover the forehead and nasal area, these chamfrons served not only as defensive equipment but also as symbols of prestige, enhancing magnificence during state ceremonies and military processions.

 

Many Anatolian-origin military objects, acquired through wars and sieges, are preserved today in European museum collections. Among them, the Vienna Museum of Military History is especially notable for holding one of the most extensive collections of Ottoman artifacts.

 

The motifs on the Young Horse Chamfron Object are inspired by a 15th-century Ottoman horse chamfron crafted in the refined tombak tradition. The composition is built around elegant scrollwork and interlaced motifs, reflecting a distinctive visual language of classical Turkish ornamentation. The original work is exhibited today at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

 

All raised relief motifs on the Young Horse Chamfron Object are meticulously hand-decorated using 24-carat gold, gold leaf, and antique-effect paints, showcasing exceptional artisanal craftsmanship.

Imperial Young Horse Chamfron Object

$168.00Price
Quantity
  • Diameter: 2,85'' ( 7,3 cm )  
    Height: 7,13'' (18,3 cm )

    %100 Handmade 

    Made in Turkey

    Limited Edition

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