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PENDANT
Unique ID: SF-09EE35
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
A complete gold necklace pendant in good condition. This pendant is lozenge shaped and measures 22mm in length and 16mm in width. It consists of a flat panel of gold with another strip of gold around its edge. The top corner of the pendant has a circular suspension loop, on the same plane as the pendant itself. Through this loop there is another larger gold circular suspension loop. Both faces are decorated with moulding.
On one face is a representation of the Annunciation, with two figures. The right-hand figure is a kneeling angel with wings and can be identified as the Angel Gabriel. The left hand figure has her hands joined in prayer and can be identified as the Virgin Mary. There is a large lily in a pot between them in the centre of the pendant.
On the other face of the pendant there is a facing bust of a Bishop, wearing a bishop's mitre and cape. To the right of this bust is the letter S and to the left the worn letter T, meaning Saint Thomas, probably for Thomas Becket. Late 15th or early 16th century.
Subsequent actions
Current location of find: Lanman Museum, Framlingham
Subsequent action after recording: Acquired by museum after being declared Treasure
Treasure details
Treasure case tracking number: 2003T204
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1450
Date to: Circa AD 1550
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 22 mm
Width: 16 mm
Weight: 2.83 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 7th August 2003
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Other reference numbers
Treasure case number: 2003T204
Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Suffolk (County)
District: Suffolk Coastal (District)
To be known as: Framlingham area
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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