Harness Mount

German

10th century

Not on view

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Title: Harness Mount
Date: 10th century
Geography: Made in Trier, Germany
Culture: German
Medium: Champlevé & cloisonné enamel, bronze
Dimensions: 2 11/16 × 2 5/8 × 7/8 in. (6.9 × 6.7 × 2.2 cm)
Classification: Enamels-Champlevé & Cloisonné
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1951
Object Number: 51.158
Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters

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