Gold medallions / phalerae of a horse tack / bridle from the 1st century monumental tomb in Mleiha, the United Arab Emirates.
Gold discs were placed on the bronze base with rings, which allowed them to be placed on a leather strap.
For the 3D view of the ornaments see >> https://saa.shj.ae/en/collects/golden-trapping-no-8
Collection – Sharjah Archaeology Museum
Source: D. T. Potts 2012 – In the land of the Emirates: The archaeology and history of the UAE (Trident Press and Sultan bin Zayed’s Culture and Media Centre, Abu Dhabi)
Photo Sharjah Archaeology Museum https://www.sharjahmuseums.ae
Discs in 3D:
https://saa.shj.ae/en/collects/golden-trapping-no-1/
https://saa.shj.ae/en/collects/golden-trapping-no-8
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