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Description: | An incomplete cast copper alloy probable pendant, probably dating to the 16th century, between AD 1500 ?? 1600 (length: 31mm; width: 27mm; thickness: 1.5mm; weight: 5.01g). A sub heart-shaped and flat-sectioned pendant with a circular and flat-sectioned suspension loop at the probable bottom (outer diameter: 7mm; inner diameter: 3mm). Integral to the suspension loop, a triangular neck widens above to form the main heart-shaped body of the artefact where there are two opposing curved lobes to either side. These lobes curve inwards at the top in a ??) (?? formation to form another suspension mount or loop, but the artefact is broken directly above this feature. On the front face of the pendant, there appears to be a bearded male facing left wearing a fluted hat. The beard of the individual is very pointed and other facial features such as the nose and possible eyes can still be identified. The man seems to be wearing a ruff or high collar, with unidentifiable features/ objects to the left and right. It appears that this pendant or mount may have had suspension loops or hangings at either end, with the facial features and 16th century stylised dress clearly evident. The back of the artefact is flat and undecorated. Overall, the pendant is in a worn and poor condition and has been coated in an oily substance making the surface very shiny. | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Johnson, Caroline - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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