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PENDANT
Unique ID: WMID-CC8A76
Object type certainty: Probably
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
An incomplete copper alloy zoomorphic pendant, of uncertain dating, but probably Post Medieval (AD 1500 to AD 1700).
The pendant consists of a sub oval suspension loop, with a circular hole located towards the top. This has an internal diameter of 4.7 mm. Below the suspension loop is a moulded zoomorphic figure, probably a lion. The pendant splits into two at this point, with the head curving round to the right, and the front paws curving round to the left. The left side is longer than the right. The beast has an open, semi circular mouth, with an oval nose above it. A circular pellet eye is positioned behind the nose and mouth, and the fur curls up diagonally to form an ear. Beneath the ear, grooves depict the fur and curl round the front arms, towards the paws. A probable, well worn, break is present at the end of the paws.The reverse is undecorated.
It measures 42.5 mm in length, 18.4 mm wide and 2.7 mm thick. It weighs 6.5 g.
The pendant is a mid brown colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: UNKNOWN
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1500
Date to: Circa AD 1700
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 42.5 mm
Width: 18.4 mm
Thickness: 2.7 mm
Weight: 6.5 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 20th July 2014
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Spatial metadata
Region: West Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Staffordshire (County)
District: Stafford (District)
Parish or ward: Hixon (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: SK0024
Four figure Latitude: 52.81354316
Four figure longitude: -2.00144155
1:25K map: SK0024
1:10K map: SK02SW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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