Harness bow

Two gilded bronze harness bows. Part of the equipment for a draught horse, decorated in Borre Style. Harness bow mounts were attached above the actual harness bows which (usually), were made of wood. Both mounts have remnants of iron nails in the underside. Grave find, Birka, Bj 750, Adelsö Parish, Uppland.

Image rights: Jens Mohr, Historiska museet/SHM (CC BY 4.0