Record ID: DUR-0CDE19
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gateshead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy heraldic horse harness pendant of Medieval date (AD 1250-1550). The pendant is shield shaped in profile with an integral, partially retained suspension loop projecting from the middle of the upper edge. The face of the object retains minor traces of red enamel and the heavily abraded heraldic decoration probably of three passant lions. The reverse is undecorated. The lower tapering end has a minor portion missing and the majority of the suspension loop is also missing due to old, abraded breaks. The metal is a dark brown in colour. Similar examples…
Created on: Tuesday 4th August 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 11th May 2021
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