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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
Museum record:
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