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Harness Ornament

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark green and gold-colored metal harness ornament in the shape of an axe; shield-shaped blade with white inlaid decoration; handle has rounded knob; tapered cylindrical lower section; small spherical knob at end. Harness Ornament.

Artwork Details

Date
14th century
Medium
Copper, gold, enamel
Culture
possibly British
Dimensions
316 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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