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Description: | A cast, copper alloy harness pendant of medieval date, AD1300. The pendant is quatrefoil in shape with triangular knops between the lobes. The heraldic charge consists of alternating horizontal bars of blue and white enamel, with the upper left quadrant having four small devices that are possibly martlets or ermines. Traces of gilding also remain. The suspension loop is intact and remains in place. The pendant is 52.4mm long, 43.7mm wide and 8.7mm thick. It weighs 23.6gm. For reference, see Ward Perkins, J. B., 1940. The London Museum Medieval Catalogue, London : HMSO, page 118, type 5.
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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