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Harness Pendant

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Harness Pendant by unknown artist. The object is a brownish gold color with a green patina in the center. It has a long narrow tab at the top and a decorative shape resembling a leaf or teardrop. The body of the pendant is adorned with raised lines forming geometric shapes. The background of the pendant has black inlays. The pendant appears to be made of metal and shows signs of wear and aging. The background behind the pendant is white.

Artwork details

Date:
13th–early 15th century
Medium:
Copper, gold, enamel
Culture:
possibly Spanish
Dimensions:
339 × 625 px
Museum record:
View original
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