Horse's muzzle (204)

Object/Artifact

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Waterperry Museum

View of the horse's muzzle from the front showing the eye holes

View of the horse's muzzle from the front showing the eye holes

Name/Title

Horse's muzzle (204)

Entry/Object ID

2025.1.1092

Description

Leather head covering for a horse, which keeps the mouth closed. Eye holes and air holes are around the muzzle and a leather strap fastens the muzzle to the horse's head.

Cataloged By

Felix Lam

Category

Animal Husbandry, Horse Welfare and Farriers

Acquisition

Accession

2025.1

Source or Donor

Gordon Dempster

Acquisition Method

Transfer

Other Names and Numbers

Other Number

204

Dimensions

Height

170 mm

Diameter

220 mm

Circumference

660 mm

Weight

701 g

Dimension Notes

Diameter at the base 150 mm; circumference at the base 440 mm

Material

Leather, Metal

Location

* Untyped Location

WW upper

Condition

Overall Condition

Good