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Harness Pendant

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round pendant with a loop at the top, black background with gold outlining and details, gold bird with long beak facing left, surrounded by two plant stems with heart-shaped leaves. The pendant has a border made of short gold lines. The bird has a crown-like shape on its head. The leaves are green with red spots. The gold details are worn and chipped, revealing a red surface underneath.

Artwork details

Date:
13th–early 15th century
Medium:
Copper, gold, enamel
Culture:
possibly Spanish
Dimensions:
527 × 624 px
Museum record:
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