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Plaque of Sword Pommel

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Plaque of Sword Pommel by Unknown Artist. The object is a shield-shaped plaque with a dark brown patina and gold-colored relief. The plaque has a pointed top and a wavy edge. The relief depicts several human figures in various poses. Three figures are on the right side. One figure sits on a pedestal; another figure hangs above, holding an object. Two figures are on the left side. One figure sits and the other stands. A reclining figure is at the top. The plaque appears to be made of metal. It has a dark brown background with gold-colored accents. The relief is raised, giving the figures a three-dimensional appearance. The plaque is set against a plain white background.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1500
Medium
Bronze, gold
Culture
North Italian
Dimensions
599 × 538 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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