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Sword Pommel

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a bronze sword pommel by artist Marcantonio Raimondi. The pommel is round and bronze with a scalloped edge. Four protruding figures are depicted in a circle. On the left, one figure sits on a rock or tree stump under a branch. It sits facing right and holds an object in both hands. To the right are three nude figures standing. The two figures on the right hold a bird and spear respectively. The background of the circle features foliage. The background of the image is white.

Artwork Details

Date
16th century
Medium
Bronze, gold
Culture
Italian
Dimensions
599 × 519 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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