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Badge or Harness Pendant

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Circular bronze pendant with a raised design of a bird with spread wings. The pendant has a small loop at the top. The bird faces right with its head turned back. Its wings are raised and it has a long curved tail. The surface is textured and worn with areas of gold inlay remaining. The background of the image is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
13th century (?)
Medium
Copper, gold, enamel
Culture
Spanish
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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