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Fob

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored mesh material with a ring at the top. A small framed image of a military figure is attached to the mesh, below which is a circular object with a brown and black pattern. Two tassels hang from the bottom, each with a metal component and green and black beads. The tassels are attached to the mesh via metal pieces. A gold-colored metal piece connects the circular object to the mesh.

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th century
Medium
silk, metal
Culture
German
Dimensions
139 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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