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Description: | Complete but worn Medieval cast copper alloy heraldic horse harness pendant. The pendant is in the form of a square topped shield with a transverse suspension loop projecting from the top. It is moulded on the front with very slight traces of red enamel and considerable gilding surviving. The design of the shield is worn but it is clear that the main field colour is red (gules) and that in the field there are three lions passant gardant facing left highlighted in gold . The shield probably depicts the English coat of arms: Gules three lions passant gardant in or (three gold lions on a red background).These lions were the royal arms of Edward I (1272-1307) and Edward II (1307-1327), and their use may indicate that the owner was a loyal supporter of the king.Harness pendants are generally dated from 1200-1400, (Griffiths 1995: 'The Medieval Horse and its Equipment').
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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