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Pendant for Horse Trappings

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Circular bronze pendant with a loop at the top. The pendant has a white animal design on a brown and gold background. The animal is likely a horse and appears to be lying down or crouching. The animal's head is raised and it has a long tail. The pendant appears to be a piece of horse trappings. It has some blue in the design. The background of the image is gray. The pendant looks old.

Artwork details

Date:
15th century
Medium:
Copper alloy, enamel, gold
Culture:
Spanish
Dimensions:
600 × 600 px
Museum record:
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