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Badge or Harness Pendant

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Circular metal pendant with a design resembling a stylized insect or beetle. The pendant has a dark patina with spots of green, red, and gold. It features a large oval shape in the center with vertical lines, flanked by two bulbous shapes on either side. A circular border surrounds the design. The pendant appears to be made of bronze or brass. Title: Badge or Harness Pendant. Artist unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
14th century
Medium
Copper, gold, enamel
Culture
Spanish
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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