Matrices for Sword Mounts

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Matrices for Sword Mounts. Three bronze matrices. The top matrix is a horizontal rectangle with a short cylindrical protrusion. The cylindrical protrusion is centered on the top edge of the rectangle and is wider than it is tall. The top matrix has a raised design featuring curving and pointed elements. The top and bottom of the rectangle have a wavy edge. Two small spherical protrusions are on the sides. The middle matrix is rectangular with a flat top and bottom. The bottom edge of the rectangle has a decorative design featuring three teardrop-shaped elements with curved points. The bottom matrix is semicircular with a flat top. The semicircular bottom has two pointed protrusions. The top edge has a decorative design featuring curving pointed elements and teardrop shapes. All matrices are green and reddish-brown with a matte finish.