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Record ID: HAMP-19E403
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy medieval harness pendant of unusual composite construction. The pendant is square, with a perforated suspension loop protruding from the centre of its upper surface. The back of the loop is flush with the integral back plate, while the upper part protrudes forwards. It curves back round in a shallow arc with a notch above the plate. Emerging from the centre of the upper surface of the lower plate is a separate fitting riveted in place consisting of four prongs bent round on themselves into a claw; two of the prongs are truncated and bent back slightly. They retain wh…
Created on: Monday 17th November 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: SWYOR-176008
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper alloy square harness pendant. The pendant has a central suspension loop at the top. The front is decorated with a raised design of a lion passant on a blue enamel ground. The head is unclear so it is uncertain as to whether it is guardant or not. The lion is set within a circle and both the lion and the area outside the circle are gilded. The back is plain and has a patchy light green patina. It measures 27.7mm x 17.4mm x 2.9mm, weighing 5.17g. Similar examples on the database are NLM-E16757 and SF-891E43, which date this type of Heraldic pendant to 1250-1450AD.
Created on: Monday 17th November 2008
Last updated: Thursday 7th February 2019
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