Title
Reins holder
Year/Period
Late 18th-early 19th century
Region
Central Java
Object Type
Technique
Dimension
Object size: H7.2 x W4.7 x D1.5 cm
Accession No.
2001-01778
Collection of
The wealth and power of the Javanese ruler could be ascertained from an assesment of his calvary's fittings. This reins holder would have been hooked over the belt of the noble and the reins were then looped around the front (animal form) section, leaving the hands free to handle weapons.
