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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
Museum record:
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