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Description: | A Medieval cast copper-alloy harness pendant, probably dating from the late 13th to late 14th century. It is in the shape of an openwork rampant lion, with the ends of all four legs broken off. The long curved tail curls up to the shoulder, and the integrally cast suspension loop projects backwards from the middle of the tail, at a right angle to the lion. The body is perhaps textured to resemble fur, and there are traces of gilding remaining across the surface of the pendant. It is not clear from the photograph or rally record if the pendant is flat backed or modelled in three dimensions.The rampant lion is orientated sideways, to fit on an upright post or bar as part of an elaborate set. Similar openwork pendants in the shape of rampant lions can be seen on this database, for example NMS-7F7495 (also with a fitting for an upright bar) and LIN-6B7A31.
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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