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Sword Pommel

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round, flat, dark metal object with a raised edge. The object features a hole at the top center. A raised circular design depicts four nude human figures and foliage. The figure on the left sits on a chair; the three on the right stand. The standing figures are adorned with items such as a bow, quiver, club, and branches with leaves. The background of the design is dark with gold-colored highlights. Attached to a white surface with small pins at the bottom. Title: Sword Pommel Artist: Unknown

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1510
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
North Italian
Dimensions:
600 × 545 px
Museum record:
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