Sword Pommel

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by The Metropolitan Museum of Art
published on 12 July 2018

Sword Pommel — Dating to 1190-1250 CE, this iron sword pommel is decorated in copper, gold, and enamel. It depicts the coat of arms of Pierre de Dreux, Duke of Brittany (1187-1250 CE). Measures approximately 6 cm in diameter and 1 cm thick and weighs 227 grams.

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