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Description: | A complete copper alloy harness pendant of medieval date. The harness pendant is circular in plan with a circular attachment loop projecting from one edge. The upper surface is decorated with a heraldic design featuring a right facing Wyvern or bird with wing extending from its back dragging down so the point meets the outer circle. The head is turned back and upwards with a long crest coming back over the top and a very elaborate interlaced tail curves over the back of the bird. The bird is set on a field of blue enamel and gilding is retained on much of the raised surface. The reverse of the harness pendant is flat and undecorated.The metal has a dark brownish-green patina and worn. The pendant is 55.2mm long, 48.4mm in diameter, 4mm thick and weighs 42.4g.
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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