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Furnishings and Equipment (Hierarchy Name) > Tools and Equipment > equipment > <equipment by context> > animal equipment > horse armor
Descripción
Horse armor forming a chest guard, often made of bronze for chariot teams or the horses of generals and high-ranking soldiers. Leather straps held it on to the horse. Ceremonial pieces were highly decorated with reliefs.
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- prosternidion [en]