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Description: | A silver gilt Medieval cross shaped pendant with circular sectioned expanding arms. It dates from the 13th or 14th century. The central boss is square and is engraved with "A" on one face and "G" on the other, both within a line border. The top arm terminates in an integral suspension loop.The lettering forms a shortened version of the acronym AGLA, an abbreviation of "Ata gibor le'olam Adonai" (You are mighty forever, O Lord) (J. P. Robinson, 2007 Treasure Annual Report, page 124, no.247). AGLA was a popular amuletic charm in the medieval period.The pendant is 27.8mm long, 21.4mm wide and 7mm thick. 4.52g.Compare:https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/703187https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/616067https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/580315
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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