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Description: | A copper-alloy horse harness pendant of probable 14th century date. The location of the hanger on this pendant (see below) suggests it was probably connected to a Griffiths type 22 mount (see N. Griffiths; 1986; pp. 4), rotating around a vertical column. The fact that both sides are decorated adds weight to this theory.
The pendant takes the form of a spade-shield. Each side bears a heraldic device consisting of three red enamel-filled shields, arranged two at the top and one underneath. It is unclear whether the surrounding fields contain enamel infill*. The hanger is located approximately one third of the way down the side. It has a circular aperture and is of solid construction.
The artefact is heavily corroded and bears recent damage. It measures 27mm high, 30mm wide and weighs 5.9g.
*Recorded from photograph. | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Watters, Julian - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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