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Description: | A Medieval copper-alloy harness pendant.The pendant comprises a rectangular plate surmounted by a loop. At the centre of the damaged plate is a circular rivet hole surrounded by a rectangular border of punched rings, with further rings adjacent to the hole. A border of such rings also extends around the perimeter of the plate. The centrally located loop has a flat-sectioned lower portion, the sides of which converge towards the perforated apex. Traces of gilding survive on the upper surfaces of the pendant and loop.Width: 35.4mm; height: 37.9mm; depth (with loop): 6.1mm; thickness of plate: 1.3mm. Weight: 6.89g.Harness pendants with punched and gilt decoration probably represent the earlier examples in the series. A range of similar pieces are illustrated by Steven Ashley, who suggests a 12th to early 13th century date (2002: Figs 5 - 7).
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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