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Sword Pommel

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image features the sword pommel titled "Sword Pommel" by an unknown artist. This object is round and made of metal with a scalloped edge. The surface exhibits a dark patina with areas of lighter gold tones. A raised design on the surface features a central figure of a man on horseback. The man rides to the right and holds an object similar to a sword or scepter in his right hand. A lion-like creature is positioned below the horse. The edge of the object bears an inscription in raised letters. The object rests on a metal stand against a white background.

Artwork Details

Date
probably 1500
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Italian
Dimensions
600 × 597 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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