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Description: | A copper-alloy horse harness pendant of probable 14th century AD date. The object is a Griffiths type 2a shield-shaped pendant (Griffiths, 1986, p.3, fig. 2a) and is missing its hanger.The upper surface of the plate has a heraldic design comprising three diagonal lines crossing three other diagonal lines, creating a series of chevrons. The lines are highlighted in red enamel, whilst the rest of the object, including the otherwise plain back, retains traces of gilding. The hanger projects from the centre of the upper edge and consists of a flattened loop set at right angles to the plate. Overall, the object measures 33mm high by 20.4mm wide and 6.6mm thick. It weighs 8.12g.
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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