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Badge or Harness Pendant

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark metal object resembling a key with shield-shaped pendant. The key has a long, thin handle with a rectangular base featuring two square holes. A small hinge connects the handle to the shield-shaped piece. The shield is dark green with gold-colored accents and an embossed design. The object on a plain gray background.

Artwork details

Date:
14th century
Medium:
Copper
Culture:
possibly British
Dimensions:
600 × 600 px
Museum record:
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