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Badge or Harness Pendant

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Circular pendant with a loop at the top for attachment. The pendant features a relief design of a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle, known as a griffin. The griffin is facing left. The griffin has a long neck and beak, and its wings are spread out. The pendant has a border of radiating lines. The background of the pendant is dark with some red and green accents. The pendant appears to be made of copper or bronze and has a worn, aged appearance.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1300
Medium
Copper, gold, enamel
Culture
possibly Spanish
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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