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Pendant for Horse Trappings

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round pendant with a blue and gold color scheme. Bird in profile facing left, predominantly blue with touches of white and black. The bird stands on grass with green, blue, and red. Geometric pattern in gold throughout. Border around edge is blue with gold lines forming triangles. Black text above the bird. Small loop at top.

Artwork Details

Date
15th century
Medium
Copper alloy, enamel, gold
Culture
Portuguese
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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