鍐 (zōng) - Horse head ornament — a decorative metal ornament

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Horse head ornament — a decorative metal ornament placed on a horse's head, often used in ancient Chinese horse tack and chariot fittings.

Horse head ornament — a decorative metal ornament

Usage highlights

Horse head ornamentBronze ornamentChariot horse ornamentOrnamental tackAncient horse decoration

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The bronze horse head ornament (青铜鍐) was excavated from the tomb.
  • Ancient chariot horses wore elaborate headpieces (马鍐).
  • The museum displays various horse ornaments (马具鍐饰).

Collocations

  • Horse head ornament(马鍐)
  • Bronze ornament(青铜鍐)
  • Chariot horse ornament(车马鍐)
  • Ornamental tack(鍐饰)
  • Ancient horse decoration(古代马鍐)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in ancient Chinese horse tack, particularly during the Bronze Age and early imperial periods.
  • Often made of bronze and found in aristocratic tombs as part of chariot and horse burials.
  • Reflects the importance of horses and chariots in ancient Chinese warfare and ceremony.

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