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Harness Pendant

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Harness Pendant by unknown artist. The pendant is diamond-shaped with a blue enamel background and gold-colored metalwork. The pendant has a red shield with a gold-colored design in the center. There are gold-colored flowers and leaves around the shield. The pendant has a hole at the top and bottom for attachment and a larger hole on the right side. The metalwork is worn and has a distressed appearance. The pendant has a tab extending from the right side. The background of the image is white.

Artwork details

Date:
13th–early 15th century
Medium:
Copper, gold, enamel
Culture:
possibly Spanish
Dimensions:
597 × 624 px
Museum record:
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