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Pendant for Horse Trappings

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold pendant in the shape of a stylized leaf or flower with a loop at the top. The pendant is primarily blue and gold with sections of red, white, green, and turquoise. It has a central shield shape with eight circles arranged in two rows. The top section has a square with a scene. The bottom section has a pointed end. There are two rounded sections on either side with squares containing scenes. The pendant appears to be made of metal and has a decorative, ornate design.

Artwork Details

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