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Description: | A slightly corroded, almost complete cast copper-alloy harness pendant of medieval date (c. 14th century). The sexfoil artefact is relatively elaborate and thick. Each of the six arms terminates in a moulded fleur-de-lis. Each arm emerges from a central section in the shape of a six-pointed star. This central section is flat and features blue enamel in the form of a six-pointed star with a central recess in the shape of a six-petalled flower. The sides of the central section are bevelled and have a central groove flanked by small ridges. The pendant narrows slightly as it travels from the central section to the arm terminals. A suspension loop emerges from one of the lis shaped terminals, perpendicular to the main body of the pendant. It has broken through as a a result of old damage with the remnant bent slightly to one side. The lower surface is flat and plain. Overall the metal has corroded to a red-brown colour with small patches of yellow-brown corrosion product, particularly on the reverse. Much gilt survives on the upper surface. A similar, although more corroded, pendant has been recorded on this database - ref. SOM-AC6314.
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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