Details for: Hipposandal
A form of temporary horseshoe, of Roman date, used when unshod animals were brought onto metalled roads. Usually consists of flat plate, winged sides and hooked heel.
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Hipposandal - Iron hipposandal (temporary horse-shoe). The vertical neck is rod-like; the sole distorted with only part of one wing surviving and with the rear hoo...
Hipposandal - Iron hipposandal; a form of temporary horse-shoe which could be fastened to the hoof and easily removed when not required. An unusually large and bro...
Hipposandal - Iron hipposandal (temporary horse-shoe). A relatively small example of the type. The front loop is bent slightly to one side.
Hipposandal - Iron hipposandal (temporary horse-shoe). The front hook is set at the top of a vertical, triangular neck; the wings are narrow and the rear hook is l...
Hipposandal - Iron hipposandal (temporary horseshoe). The sole is only half the normal width with a wing on the right hand side and a front loop which lies close t...
Hipposandal - Iron hipposandal (temporary horse-shoe). The wings are unusually narrow and sweep forward well beyond the toe. The sole has an egg shaped hole in it,...
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