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Cantle Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Cantle Plate by artist is a black metal piece with a wide, curved shape, resembling a saddle cantle. The top edge features small, evenly spaced protrusions. The main body of the piece is adorned with intricate silver designs, including etched floral patterns and lines. The curved section at the bottom is open, with the two sides tapering to a point. The background of the image is a plain white surface with a subtle shadow underneath the piece.

Artwork Details

Date
1563
Medium
Steel
Culture
German, Augsburg
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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