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Description: | A copper alloy Medieval heraldic harness pendant, c.AD 1200-1400. The pendant is a quatrefoil shape, with triangular knops in each angle. The suspension loop is set at right angles to the body of the pendant. The front of the pendant exhibits heraldic decoration consisting of three lions passant facing left within a heater shield shape.This harness pendant depicts the Arms of England from the reign of Richard I to the establishment of the Lancastrian Dynasty in 1399. The object has a length of 33mm, width of 22mm, and thickness of 6 mm. It weighs 4.9g.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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