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Plaque of Sword Pommel

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Heart-shaped plaque with a wavy edge. The plaque features a raised gold-colored relief depicting multiple nude figures. A central figure stands with one arm raised. Two figures on either side appear to be sitting or kneeling. The plaque has a dark patina around the edges. Two small metal brackets are attached to the bottom for mounting. The background of the image is plain white. Plaque of Sword Pommel, artist unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1500
Medium
Bronze, gold
Culture
Italian, Venice
Dimensions
600 × 485 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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