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Left Side Panel of a Crupper

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Left Side Panel of a Crupper by Master of the Rimini Crupper. Metal plate with a ribbed and grooved surface. The plate is shaped like a curved, asymmetrical semi-circle with one edge wavy and irregular. The top edge is straight. The top center features a raised circle with a recessed center. The surface has horizontal grooves and ridges. The material appears metallic with visible signs of wear and aging. The background of the image is light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1480–1500
Medium:
Steel
Culture:
Probably South German or Austrian
Dimensions:
599 × 449 px
Museum record:
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