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Description: | An incomplete copper alloy medieval harness fitting and harness pendent dating to the period c.AD 1200-1400. The strap fitting is rectangular in plan, with a central round rivet and two projections extending downwards from its lower edge. These projections curve back on themselves and accomodate a transverse bar. The harness pendant is suspended from this bar by a round suspension loop, set centrally on the upper edge of the pendant, perpendicular to the main body. The pendant tapers downwards, and would probably have been shield shaped in plan, however it terminates in a worn transverse break. A circular aperture is situated just above this break. The harness fitting and pendant are undecorated although traces of gilding are present. A green patina is on the surface.The harness fitting and pendant measure 38mm in length, 24mm in width, 5mm in thickness at the thicknest point, and weigh 6.5g.Cf. SF-D3BAD4 on the databse for a similar pierced harness pendant, although the harness fitting differs.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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