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Description: | A complete heavily worn copper-alloy Harness Pendant of the Medieval Period, dating from AD 1200 - AD1400. The pendant is a "heater" shield shaped type (flat top with sides sloping steeply to a point). On the flat edge is an integral suspension loop set at a right angle to the pendant; the loop remains intact and projects 11.8mm from the shield. The front face of the pendant shows moulded and enamelled heraldic decoration although much of it is obscured by corrosion and wear. Visible is a a field of dark blue diagonally divided from the top left corner by four moulded lines. In heraldic terms this blazon would be described as ' Azure, a bend Vert'. reverse is plain and undecorated. There are very small patches of possible red enamel within the field of azure, visible under magnification perhaps indicate a more intricate design.The pendant is mottled and patched mid grey-green and light turquoise green. Small hints of blue enamel can just be seen in the fields. Abrasion caused by movement whilst within the plough soil may have resulted in the loss of some of the original surface detail.Measurements: 38.7mm long, 21.26mm wide, 5.69mm thick and 6.18g in weight.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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