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Description: | Medieval cast copper alloy object, possibly a harness pendant hanger, probably 13th-15th century. Object with sub-circular sectioned shaft and head with four rounded flat-sectioned side projections (cruciform when viewed from above) and a pointed pyramidal terminal. Each of the side projections has a central circular perforation, probably for suspending something from the object - possibly harness pendants? The shaft is stepped down below the head, but then expands slightly and terminates in a partial flange around its base. It is possible that the flange was intended to keep the object in place, perhaps through a pierced strap? This object appears to be complete - there are no broken edges. Length 46.97mm, width across terminals 25.8-27.8mm, diameter of splayed base c.9.5mm, diameter of rod just above base c.7.5mm, diameter of piercings in terminals c.2mm, weight 25.23g. | Subjects: | harness pendant | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Atherton, Rachel - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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