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Plaque of Sword Pommel

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Plaque of Sword Pommel by Unknown Artist depicts a bronze plaque with a gold-colored border. The plaque is round with a wavy edge and has a small loop at the top. The plaque has a raised design featuring several human figures. The central figure on the right sits on a throne-like chair and faces left. To the left of the central figure are three standing human figures; the central one holds a plant-like object. The figures are depicted with minimal clothing. The background of the plaque is a mottled brown and gold color. The plaque is set against a plain white background.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1510
Medium
Bronze, gold
Culture
North Italian
Dimensions
599 × 540 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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