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Description: | A complete copper alloy medival horse harness pendant dating to the 13th or 14th century AD. The pendant is in the form of a quartefoil with a suspension loop set perpendicular to the body at the apex of the mount. Within the mount is an ornate scallop shell in raised relief. There are traces of enamel present, now green in colour. Although the harness pendant was probably gilded, no trace of this survives. It is likely that the scallop shell is a used here as generic symbol of pilgrimage and piety, rather than relating to a specific family or arms.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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