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Description: | A complete copper alloy harness pendant and suspension mount of medieval date. The suspension mount is square with an integral circular shank extending from the reverse. To the lower edge, a forked suspension sheet projects curving back to close to the reverse of the mount, below the shank. An axis bar is retained within the folded sheet around which the pendant is fitted. The pendant is square in plan with an integral attachment loop extending from one edge which is fitted around the axis bar. The upper surface of the pendant bears a central motif featuring a four petalled flower motif set over a cross saltire.The metal has a mid-reddish-brown patina and is worn. The pendant is 43.4mm long, 13.7mm wide, 3.7mm thick and 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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