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Sword Pommel

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal object, dark gray color. The object depicts a woman's head and neck. The woman's face is turned to the left. Her hair is pulled back with a bun on top of her head. The hair at the sides of her head is gathered behind her ears. The hairline and edges of her ears are adorned with circular decorations. Her neck is encircled by a necklace-like band with circular ornaments. The object has a textured surface. The background is white. Title: Sword pommel. Artist: Unspecified.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1630
Medium:
Steel
Culture:
British
Dimensions:
416 × 624 px
Museum record:
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