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Description: | Unidentified cast copper alloy object of probable Medieval date, possibly part of the fitting for a harness pendant. The object is superficially like a pawn piece from a chess set; it is circular in section with a flared base, narrowed stem and globular head or finial. The item is weighted towards the head and will therefore not stand on the flattened base. It is not clear if the object is complete and although the base and the head appear complete this is most likely due to wear in one, or possibly both, cases. The globular head has a raised thickened ridge running around the head, it is notable that the corrosion on this band is reddened. Although no distinct line can be seen it is possible that this part is separately cast and that the item is two-piece rather than cast-in-one. It is likely that the item was gilded or had other coatings applied to the surface and the current patchy patina, although corroded suggests coatings were applied to the exterior.It is notable that the same field from which this item came, a number of other items of various dates were also recovered. The condition, patina and general make-up of the metal is in keeping with the other Medieval objects. One of these other Medieval objects is a horse harness pendant mount which shares a similar patina and reddish copper colouring where the patina has been lost or damaged. One probableidentification of this item is that it represents an upright mount for a horse harness pendant and that the reddened band around the head is all that remains of the banner style pendant which would have swivelled at this point. A more complete example of such an item can be seen at DENO-9D9796.In line with this identification the object is provisionally dated 1200-1400.
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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