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Description: | A copper alloy horse harness pendant and mount of Medieval date. The pendant is in the form of a shield. It has a horizontal top side with sides that taper to a point. The pendant's suspension loop extends upwards from the top and is pierced horizontally. A plain mount remains attached to the suspension loop with its stud protruding backwards. Though the pendant is heavily corroded, the head and claws of a rampant lion (or similar creature) facing left are just visible. Traces of dark enamelling are visible on the surface as well. Comparable pendants are illustrated by Ashley (2002: Fig. 12 Cat 86) and Cherry in Saunders (1991: Fig. 1 Cat. 3) and are generally thought to date from the 14th century. Parallels may also be drawn with SWYOR-31A887.The pendant measures 60.5mm in length; 28mm in width; 2mm in thickness and 15.8g in weight.
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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