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Badge or Harness Pendant

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored metal pendant in the shape of a shield or pointed oval. A bearded face with a large mustache and beard wears a hat on top of its head. The face and hat are gold-colored. The beard and mustache are textured. The background behind the face and to the sides has light blue enamel. A curved banner across the bottom reads "CAROLINAS" in raised letters. The top of the pendant has a small loop.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1400
Medium
Copper, gold, enamel
Culture
Spanish
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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