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Description: | An incomplete enamelled and gilded copper alloy medieval harness pendant dating to the period c. AD 1250 - 1350. The harness pendant is lozengiform in shape with a large ovular suspension loop set at right angles to the body of the harness pendant extending from the topmost point of the body. The ovular performation in the suspension loop is filled with corrosion product from a pin. Above the suspension loop is a large circular lug the reverse of which features a circular washer held in place with a copper alloy rivet. The obverse of the harness pendant exhibits a recessed lozengiform field filled with degraded red (gules) enamel within which the reserved design of three lions passant guardant is visible. There are traces of gilding on the obverse of the harness pendant. The reverse is flat and undecorated.The harness pendant measures 45.29mm in length, 28.38mm maximum width, 4.82mm minimum width, is a maximum 8.89mm thick and 2.51mm minimum thickness and weighs 10.78g.Cf. SUR-7D7503 for a similar example on the database.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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