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Description: | A medieval cast copper-alloy sub-lozengiform harness pendant with rounded corners. The upper face is slightly convex, and the reverse slightly concave. Projecting from one corner is the suspension loop (L.: 8mm, W.: 6.7mm, Th.: 2.2mm; Hole - L.: 3.1mm, W.: 2.2mm). At its junction with the suspension loop the pendant thickens slightly. The upper face has moulded decoration in the form of a saltire with a raised border. The points of the 'X' extend beyond the edge of the pendant and have rounded terminals. In each quarter of the pendant, between the arms of the 'X', the upper surface is decorated with a series of incised diagonal grooves. In each quarter these grooves take a slightly different alignment. Considerable gilding survives on the upper surface, particularly in the grooves and recessed areas. The artefact has a reddish-brown and mid-green patina. The reverse face is undecorated. This harness pendant dates approximately to the 14th century.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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