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Pommel Plates

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Pommel Plates by Artist not specified. The image shows a close-up view of a decorative piece. The piece is curved like a horn or a tube and appears to be made of metal. The object is silver with a weathered appearance. It has a floral design etched into it, with a border on both ends. The border on the top end is etched with a floral design, while the border on the bottom end appears to have a similar design with a distinctive leaf-like tip. The piece is punctured by three holes, one on the top border and two on the bottom section. The background of the image is light gray. The object casts a shadow on the background.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1545
Medium
Steel
Culture
German, Augsburg
Dimensions
600 × 534 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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