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Description: | An complete Medieval (AD1200-1400) copper alloy cruciform mount for a horse harness pendant, measuring 45.33mm by 37.41mm. It has three arms of equal length and a shorter one which includes the hanger. It weighs 12.15g.The three equal arms are 15.82mm in length, D shape in cross-section with a flat back. Each ends in a circular terminal with long projecting knop, divided from the main arm by a transverse collar, beyond which is a waist andthen a cusped moulding either side of the circular terminal, as if supporting it.. Each slightly domed terminal has a central piercing c.2.8mm in diameter to take a rivet. the centre of the mount is a sub circular plate c16.30mm across with evidence of gold colour and red glass or enamel. There may also be a heraldic or foliate pattern within the circle but it is difficult to discern it.The fourth arm is much shorter (8.5mm) and is effectively two lugs each pierced to take the pin (still extant) from which another item would hang.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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