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Description: | A cast copper alloy medieval horse harness pendant hanger dating to the medieval period. The hanger is roughly rectangular and has four elongated projections at each corner's side; in the centre of the hanger is a lozenge-shaped banner with fleurs design in the centre. At the base of the mount are two rounded hinge lugs from which would have been suspended the harness pendant. There are two rivets, located at the top and bottom of the mount, which would have attached the hanger to the harness strap. Harness pendants were popular throughout the medieval period, but this example probably dates to c. AD 1200-1350.
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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