Insignia depicting Horse and Rider

Name: Insignia depicting Horse and Rider



Description: Carved bronze plaque depicting horse and rider, probably used as an insignia or amulet.

Material: Bronze

Chronology: 12th century

Provenance: Beira Rio Guest House - Mértola

Location: Museum of Mértola



This artefact is part of the exhibition "Signs of Everyday Life – Gestures, Markings and Symbols in the al-Ândalus", held until September 2011 at the Exhibitions Gallery of Mértola’s Archaeological Site – “Casa Amarela”.