Sword Pommel

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark bronze-colored metal object with gold accents, shaped like a shield with a wavy edge and scroll-like details. The object features a raised relief scene with four figures. The figure on the left sits on a chair-like object, looking to the right. The two central figures stand, with one holding an object above their head. The fourth figure sits on a pedestal on the right side, holding an object in both hands. The background of the relief scene appears to have a landscape with a possible building or mountain. The object has a dark patina with areas of gold visible, particularly around the edges. The overall shape is symmetrical with a pointed top and a decorative border. The artist of this piece is Elie Nadelman. The title of this piece is Sword Pommel.