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Cantle Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Cantle Plate by the artist, is a curved, semi-circular metal piece. The object has a rusted appearance with a dark brown and black patina. The surface features a textured pattern and small holes along the top edge. The edges are rough and uneven, with some chipped areas visible. The background of the image is light gray, with a subtle shadow cast by the object.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1565–75
Medium
Steel, gold
Culture
German, Augsburg or Nuremberg
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original
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