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Description: | A slightly damaged and corroded cast copper-alloy harness pendant of medieval date. The pendant is in the form of a fleur-de-lis. Uppermost is the broken and bent suspension loop which is sub-oval with a circular perforation (L.: 4.75mm, W.: 4.55mm, Th.: 2.15mm); it is perpendicular to the main body of the pendant. The fleur-de-lis is well moulded, with a flat lower surface. The central petal is long, thick and wide compared to the side petals. These latter curve round to join the stalks. There is a transverse ridge dividing the main petals from a lower trefoil terminal. One of the side petals on this terminal is elongated. There are small traces of gilding on the artefact. The object is now a dark red-brown colour, mostly covered with light green and off-white corrosion product. In addition to the damage to the suspension loop the base has been struck and bent backwards to the side with the elongated petal. A pendant of similar form can be found illustrated in Read (2001, 57; ref. 459).
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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