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Description: | A Medieval copper alloy fragment of an ornate horse harness pendant (12th - 14th century). The pendant has an integral loop for suspension set at 90ยบ to the pendant. The loop is broken across and only two small projections remain. The mount has been decoratively cast into an ornate shape of which only a small section remains. The remaining section comprises a central rectangular panel with a grooved chevron design covering the front surface. At the top corner on each side are two oval projections arranged at right angles to each other. There are traces of blue enamel present at the junction between the rectangular section and the oval projections on both sides. Thick gilding remains on the entire surface of the pendant. Pale green patina where the gilding is missing.Dimensions: length: 19.47mm; width: 25.59mm; thickness: 3.62mm; weight: 3.84g
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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