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Badge or Harness Pendant

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal pendant in a quatrefoil shape with a beetle on top. The beetle is green with a gold sheen. The pendant has a symmetrical pattern with curved lines and small circles. The background of the image is gray. The pendant appears to be made of brass or bronze. It has a distressed finish with visible signs of wear and tear.

Artwork Details

Date
15th century
Medium
Copper, gold, enamel
Culture
Spanish
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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