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Harness Pendant

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Harness Pendant by Francesco Rizzo. The image depicts a pendant with a gold-colored metal surface. The pendant is primarily gold with a scalloped edge. A shield is in the center. Two angels are on either side of the shield. The angel on the right appears to be female and has wings. The angel on the left is partially obscured. The shield displays a red cross-like design. A gold-colored star shape with a blue background is above the shield. A head of a woman with long hair protrudes at the top of the pendant. Small, square, green pieces are on either side of the star shape. The pendant background displays various textures.

Artwork details

Date:
13th–early 15th century
Medium:
Copper, gold, enamel
Culture:
possibly Spanish
Dimensions:
463 × 624 px
Museum record:
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