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Saddle Pommel

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden colored metal saddle pommel with an intricate filigree pattern. The pommel is curved and semicircular in shape. The filigree design consists of intertwining gold threads or wires forming floral and scroll-like motifs. The background is gray with a gradient that is darker at the top and lighter at the bottom. The object is centered in the image and casts a shadow to the right. It is by an unknown artist and titled Saddle Pommel.

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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