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Tie up your horse…or donkey…or cow

In some of the medieval towns in Italy I see these wonderful arrangements positioned high on the stone facades of houses. For a while I couldn’t imagine what they would be used for. I decided they must have been there to tether your horse…any other suggestions?

Some have the rings below the faces. Each face has its own character…no mass production here.

There are others that would have been for torches to light the streets at night.

I think I need a couple for Casa Debbio. Someone is bound to arrive on horseback one night for a barbecue.

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