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Rondel for a Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense)

Kaspar Riederer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal object with rounded, petal-like shape, resembling a flower. Eight curved sections radiate from the center. Small, round protrusion at the center. The metal is silver-colored, with darker spots and marks. A small square mark is visible at the top. The background is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1485–95
Medium
Steel
Culture
Austrian, Innsbruck or Mühlau
Dimensions
599 × 515 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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