Record ID: PUBLIC-D40FD9
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy pendant hanger or suspension mount from a horse harness pendant, dating from the medival period (c.AD1200-1500). The cruciform shaped hanger is sub-triangular in form with a flat back face, from which each bar has a projecting curved prong whih would have secured the mount to the leather harness. The downward pillar of the cross terminates in double loops through which an iron pin (which is corroded into place) would have passed, thus suspending the pendant.. The mount is 19.94mm long, 20.97mm wide, and in total 9.24mm thick. It weighs 4.64g. Har…
Created on: Saturday 17th March 2018
Last updated: Monday 1st March 2021
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