Pendant for Horse Trappings

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15th century · Copper alloy, enamel, gold · Arms and Armor

The decoration of this and similar pendants in the Metropolitan Museum's collection (04.3.305, .365, .371, .384, .429, .437) includes heraldic arms, mottoes, and religious expressions. Originally, they were attached to the straps of a horse's bridle, reins, crupper, or saddle.

Artist

Unknown

Date

15th century

Medium

Copper alloy, enamel, gold

Culture

Portuguese

Department

Arms and Armor

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1904