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Saddle Pommel

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored metal object, curved in a half-moon shape. Openwork design throughout with intricate filigree pattern. Ends taper to points, one more ornate than the other. Solid light gray background. Title: Saddle Pommel, Artist unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
7th–9th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
China (Xinjiang Autonomous Region, Central Asia)
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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